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KR05 VDL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,155 mi
Last recorded150,155 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 150,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 4 Jan 2021 150,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2020 138,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2019 124,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 10 Jan 2019 124,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,130 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 110,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,707 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 83,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,557 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 39,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,324 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 VDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

KR05 VDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is KR05 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 VDL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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