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KR55 AVT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 AVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above/behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above/behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above/behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above/behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,009 miles

Rear brake pipe corroded that goes over petrol tank

Fail 21 Aug 2019 96,009 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipe corroded that goes over petrol tank

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,248 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted around edge of discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 67,997 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)

Fail 1 May 2014 67,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,677 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 May 2012 44,732 miles

both front tyres worn on sholders

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Fail 3 May 2012 44,732 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on sholders

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,456 miles

front wipers poor

offside front tyre cracked

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Fail 7 Dec 2009 27,456 miles

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

front wipers poor

offside front tyre cracked

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,386 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 21,386 miles

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

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

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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KR55 AVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR55 AVT, 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 KR55 AVT registered?

KR55 AVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is KR55 AVT safe to buy?

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