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KR05 HBK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,554 mi
Last recorded82,554 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 82,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,963 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,651 miles

Nearside Front arch liner damaged

both front backplates corroded away

Fail 18 Sep 2020 73,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective adrift and rattle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front arch liner damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift

both front backplates corroded away

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,371 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 64,360 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,460 miles

Eng+under covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 62,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Automatic transmission fluid leak.

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Evidence of tyre fouling bodywork. Unable recreate conditions for this during test.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,518 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 61,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 54,598 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 46,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 37,105 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 36,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,692 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 30,589 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,501 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KR05 HBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR05 HBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR05 HBK registered?

KR05 HBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is KR05 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 HBK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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