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KR54 ZFC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 112,484 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 112,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,942 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 107,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2019 98,249 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Full undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Full undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 87,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 75,293 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 May 2016 65,881 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,584 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,419 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,173 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 28,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,678 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 18,672 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.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 ZFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

KR54 ZFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KR54 ZFC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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