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KR55 BYX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,280 mi
Last recorded119,280 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,293 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 112,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,680 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 75,449 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 72,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,098 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 67,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Damage to outer face of N/S/F tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,338 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2015 47,550 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,500 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,797 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,347 miles

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

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

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 BYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR55 BYX registered?

KR55 BYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is KR55 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 BYX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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