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KR55 CEY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 141,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 136,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust coroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 136,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust coroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,934 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting missing at rear

Fail 15 Feb 2018 130,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting missing at rear

Pass 26 Oct 2016 123,754 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,369 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 116,367 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,422 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,915 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,770 miles

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

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

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 CEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CEY, 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 CEY registered?

KR55 CEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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