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KR55 BOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,141 mi
Last recorded115,141 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 115,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,019 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,193 miles

General Corrosion undeneath

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,602 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded slightly

Rear prop coupling perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2019 84,303 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,188 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,970 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,140 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,436 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 58,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,377 miles

Front camber bushes separating

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,045 miles

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

slight noise when spinning n/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,397 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 BOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BOU, 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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KR55 BOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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