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KR55 BPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,047 mi
Last recorded122,047 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 122,047 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,479 miles

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 117,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,559 miles

All tyres seem low on pressures

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

O/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge 205/55/16

Wipers poor

Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,559 miles

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

All tyres seem low on pressures

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

O/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge 205/55/16

Wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,061 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger broken on centre section but adequately supported

Fail 31 Mar 2017 99,061 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger broken on centre section but adequately supported

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,002 miles

Front tyres heavily cracked and perished and splitting and going bald on edges

N/s/r tyre perishing

Rear brake pads close to legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,002 miles

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

Front tyres heavily cracked and perished and splitting and going bald on edges

N/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,196 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,583 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,774 miles

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

both front discs worn thin and some corrsion

both front wipers worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 58,268 miles

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

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

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

both front discs worn thin and some corrsion

both front wipers worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,313 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f wheel rim slightly bent

Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,313 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,978 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 BPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

KR55 BPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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