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KR05 HTL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 124,359 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 122,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 118,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,098 miles

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,683 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cut on outer wall of tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut on outer wall of tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,368 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,537 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,986 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 22 Jun 2011 67,955 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 26 May 2010 60,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,303 miles

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

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 HTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

KR05 HTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is KR05 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 HTL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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