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KR05 VCO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 144,621 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 140,014 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 140,014 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 137,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 123,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 113,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,541 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 103,541 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing BUCKLE (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,587 miles

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

noise emitting from rear parking brake during application

park brake lever/pedal operation not smooth on release

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,736 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,441 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,441 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,371 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 VCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

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

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