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KR55 BLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 114,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door mirror indicator intermittent

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside flasher in door mirror intermittent

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2024 109,906 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring many components

Pass 25 May 2023 107,051 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion rear suspension arms

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2022 105,128 miles

Offside side repeater intermittent

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion rear suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater intermittent in mirror

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak obscured by undertray

rear coil springs heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,135 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion rear suspension components

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,135 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion rear suspension components

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,468 miles

corrosion rear suspension arms and coil springs

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,693 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

wheels off inspection all brake pads

corrosion rear coil springs

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,793 miles

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

corrosion rear coil springs

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight play both front wheel bearings

wheels off inspection all brake pads

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,413 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air leak under bonnet suspect turbo hose

engine man light on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 93,452 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air leak under bonnet suspect turbo hose

engine man light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,652 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,652 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,687 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 56,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 45,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,335 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 BLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BLF, 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 BLF registered?

KR55 BLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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