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KR54 ZCY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,608 mi
Last recorded174,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 ZCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 174,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 173,647 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 173,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low ( 3 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 172,256 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 172,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S rear view mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 168,812 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S rear view mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 168,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged O/S rear view mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 165,118 miles

Central Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Rear ARB centre bushes have slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass discoloured (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 165,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Rear ARB centre bushes have slight wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass discoloured (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 160,001 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 155,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 150,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 142,824 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,300 miles

advise condition offside front tyre/inner edge bald/feathering

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2010 88,084 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 88,084 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,861 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 ZCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

KR54 ZCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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