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KR54 ZFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,364 mi
Last recorded78,364 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 ZFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 78,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,613 miles

Central Rear Oil leak gearbox ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 51,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 51,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,018 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,963 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,103 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner and outer edges of both front tyres worn

Fail 31 Jan 2008 21,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,131 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 ZFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR54 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

KR54 ZFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KR54 ZFA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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