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KR55 BRF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,383 mi
Last recorded132,383 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 132,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 132,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 121,272 miles

Rear parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 9 Feb 2019 121,272 miles

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

Rear parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 8 Feb 2019 121,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,995 miles

Front Engine under tray fitted

O/s and N/s under floor covers fitted

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 112,995 miles

Front Engine under tray fitted

O/s and N/s under floor covers fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect new bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 109,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 16 Jan 2017 109,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,309 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,097 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 81,097 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,155 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,466 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,733 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 28,733 miles

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

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 BRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

KR55 BRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is KR55 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 BRF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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