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KR05 TLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,219 mi
Last recorded74,219 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 74,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,810 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,440 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,013 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 42,013 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,222 miles

nearside front tyre is second hand and is a snow tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre is on legal limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,100 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND WORN ON OUTER TREAD AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

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 TLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

KR05 TLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is KR05 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 TLF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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