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KR55 CEA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 CEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 84,938 miles

Exhaust system insecure front/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2025 67,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2024 63,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2023 61,340 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,656 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2021 58,076 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,043 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Underbody components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 55,521 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Underbody components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,992 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,393 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,827 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,151 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 CEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

KR55 CEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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