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KR55 BXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,134 mi
Last recorded92,134 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,134 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,134 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm rear outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,799 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 82,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,842 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 70,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,204 miles

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

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

slight cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,286 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 BXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

KR55 BXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is KR55 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 BXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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