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KR05 HTG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,676 mi
Last recorded142,676 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,676 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 142,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 129,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 129,268 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 126,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 122,938 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 120,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 118,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 118,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 114,692 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,641 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,016 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 102,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,209 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 73,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,778 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 HTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

KR05 HTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KR05 HTG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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