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KR55 BPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,723 mi
Last recorded182,723 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 182,723 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 173,826 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 162,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 157,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 157,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 147,741 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,412 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 124,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 113,068 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,043 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 99,043 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,363 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,909 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 BPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

KR55 BPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is KR55 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 BPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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