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KR55 CFN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 134,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 122,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,961 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under trays

Pass 6 Apr 2019 115,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,770 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 155,770 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,695 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust braket

Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to centre exhaust braket

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre has damage/ cut to the sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2013 79,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has damage/ cut to the sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,274 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,274 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,522 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under body & sill covers fitted preventing inspection of hidden components.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,476 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 CFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

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

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