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KR55 AVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,726 mi
Last recorded133,726 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 AVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 133,726 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT PIPES TO FLEX HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside HEAD LAMP DAMP

UPPER AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Fail 7 Feb 2022 133,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened BENT OR OUT OF SHAPE ANTIROLL BAR VERY CLOSE TO CHASSIS WHEN WHEELS ON THE FLOOR NOT OBVIOUS WHEN VEHICLE IS JACKED AT FRONT UNDER COVERINGS RESTRICTING INSPECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged CORDS SIDE WALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT PIPES TO FLEX HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside HEAD LAMP DAMP

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER SHOULDER RECOMMEND TYRE IS REPLACED (5.2.3 (e))

UPPER AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Pass 22 Feb 2021 128,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F AND O/S/F PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER GUARDS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW OF UNDER BODY COMPONENTS

Fail 19 Feb 2021 128,658 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNT BUSHES WORN TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED DUE TO BINDING BRAKES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F AND O/S/F PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER GUARDS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW OF UNDER BODY COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,065 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A but not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,983 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,980 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,432 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' edge (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 110,281 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' edge (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 93,706 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,039 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,915 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 45,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 37,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,089 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 AVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

KR55 AVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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