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KR05 NNP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,835 mi
Last recorded210,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 210,835 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 210,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 200,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear brake pipes by rear sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Gearbox to exhaust bracket broken away, attention soon.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link rod. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 164,775 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link rods slightly worn

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

n/s/f seat belt stop missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,808 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 101,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front grill damaged (no sharp edges)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 1 May 2015 101,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front grill damaged (no sharp edges)

Oil leak

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

Unable to check nearside front headlamp aim lamp inoperative

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smear slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,256 miles

Bonnet grill broken

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f seat belt stop button missing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet grill broken

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Noise from belt area

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f seat belt stop button missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,736 miles

engine management light on

high level brake light not fully illuminated when operated

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has age related cracks on sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2013 35,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

high level brake light not fully illuminated when operated

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has age related cracks on sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,247 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,657 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage rubber split

Fail 23 Jun 2011 28,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage rubber split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,185 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,016 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)

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 NNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NNP, 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 NNP registered?

KR05 NNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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