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KR05 NRJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,406 mi
Last recorded134,406 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 134,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all mechanical components corroded, brake, suspension, steering

Pass 30 May 2019 119,019 miles

all mechanical components corroded, brake, suspension, steering

parking brake has little reserve travel

undertray/plastic covrs fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at rear over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake warning light faulty

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

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

Under trays/body sill protectors fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2018 116,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at rear over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake warning light faulty

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

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

Under trays/body sill protectors fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,325 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 110,271 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing tread inner and outer shoulder /outer shoulder heavily worn

o/s/f tyre scrubbing tread inner and outer shoulders

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit /inner and outer sidewalls damaged(suspect run on flat )

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Jun 2016 102,210 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 89,501 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,263 miles

Plastic shield under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,349 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 NRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

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

Is KR05 NRJ safe to buy?

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