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KR05 NPK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,137 mi
Last recorded105,137 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 NPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front door mirror iondicator lense slight damage

Fail 23 Oct 2014 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front door mirror iondicator lense slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2013 96,110 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 96,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,100 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 87,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,813 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,567 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 NPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPK, 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 NPK registered?

KR05 NPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is KR05 NPK safe to buy?

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