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KR55 BUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,739 mi
Last recorded83,739 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 83,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,493 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 76,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,100 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,772 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 64,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,168 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,147 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 36,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,300 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 28,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,988 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 BUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

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

Is KR55 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 BUA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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