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KR55 BNB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,616 mi
Last recorded110,616 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 110,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,705 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2016 79,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear - slight - ( brakes grabbing ) (3.5.1g)

Inner Steering column top bearing slightly worn worn rack inner and outer parts and components worn - slight (2.1.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ( foot pedal - weak rear brakes - slight ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy ( heat shield ) (7.1.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both sides - worn (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ( rear axle - diff - mountings and bushes area ) (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted - front to rear

Fail 4 Dec 2016 79,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear - slight - ( brakes grabbing ) (3.5.1g)

Inner Steering column top bearing slightly worn worn rack inner and outer parts and components worn - slight (2.1.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ( foot pedal - weak rear brakes - slight ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside - both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust noisy ( heat shield ) (7.1.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both sides - worn (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ( rear axle - diff - mountings and bushes area ) (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted - front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,773 miles

headlight lens's starting to glaze over

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,422 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,906 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 BNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

KR55 BNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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