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KR55 BZM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,096 mi
Last recorded160,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 160,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arn back facing arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 160,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arn back facing arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 153,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs slighty crroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 148,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs rusty. n/s/f wheel bearing slight play. both rear tyres close to legal limits.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 210,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear coil springs rusty. n/s/f wheel bearing slight play. both rear tyres close to legal limits.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 144,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 74,325 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 BZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

KR55 BZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KR55 BZM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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