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KR55 AWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,995 mi
Last recorded130,995 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 130,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 130,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 127,543 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 127,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 124,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 124,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,799 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 121,798 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 119,210 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 119,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 115,260 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 111,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,303 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake excessively imbalanced

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,847 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm - 245/40 r17 91y (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 225/45 r17 91y (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,587 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,415 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,454 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,206 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,778 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,462 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,133 miles

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

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 AWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KR55 AWJ, 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 AWJ registered?

KR55 AWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is KR55 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 AWJ shows 27 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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