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KR05 RZF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,307 mi
Last recorded133,307 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 RZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 133,307 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 133,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box very slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 125,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box very slight blow (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,205 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 76,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,463 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,075 miles

cover under engine and floor covers

n/s front tyre ouer wall cut

noise on both rear hubs back plate rubbing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 39,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cover under engine and floor covers

wet day

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,745 miles

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

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

cover under engine and floor covers

wet day

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,571 miles

floor covers and engine cover

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall

wet day

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 RZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR05 RZF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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