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KR54 EBL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,633 mi
Last recorded76,633 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlamp aim fading

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlamp aim fading

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,228 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 73,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,527 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,527 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,646 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

noise from nearside rear brake when wheel spun

Fail 3 Dec 2014 62,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

noise from nearside rear brake when wheel spun

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,423 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 58,423 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,368 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,770 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 24,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,508 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 11,958 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 EBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KR54 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

KR54 EBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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