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KR05 OBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 OBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 95,501 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,534 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 88,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,393 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,577 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 75,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,788 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,806 miles

offside front tyre perished and part worn.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 62,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front fog lamp inoperative.

offside front tyre perished and part worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,955 miles

front brake pads on legal limit

Fail 30 Oct 2013 53,955 miles

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

front brake pads on legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,471 miles

front brake pads wear in approx 80%

rear brake pads wear in aprox 90%

Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,470 miles

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

front brake pads wear in approx 80%

rear brake pads wear in aprox 90%

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,420 miles

slight damage to outersidewall of n/side front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

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

Is KR05 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 OBJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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