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KR54 ZBY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,443 mi
Last recorded67,443 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 ZBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,014 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,023 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,710 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 59,707 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported off its hanger (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 57,790 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger missing at rear

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 54,835 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,825 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 49,825 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,910 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 40,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 28,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 24,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

KR54 ZBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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