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KR55 BKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,715 mi
Last recorded41,715 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 41,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 41,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,278 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 39,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,235 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,447 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,051 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,873 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,064 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,233 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,746 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 19,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,860 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,309 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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KR55 BKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKF, 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 BKF registered?

KR55 BKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is KR55 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 BKF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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