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KR54 DFU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,200 mi
Last recorded129,200 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 129,200 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 106,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Jack point missing.

Offside Front Jack point missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine area, appears to be engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 106,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator bulbs discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Jack point missing.

Offside Front Jack point missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine area, appears to be engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 39,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,239 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,033 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 22,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,679 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 21,679 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 21,604 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,364 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,118 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,030 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,857 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,528 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 10,348 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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KR54 DFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KR54 DFU, 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 KR54 DFU registered?

KR54 DFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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