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KR55 CGX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 73,864 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 73,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,165 miles

Centre-rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust secure

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 67,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre-rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust secure

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable if through ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,434 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Driveshafts corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 58,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Driveshafts corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 51,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Fail 14 Oct 2020 51,891 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres, perished in-between tread

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,001 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

Fail 15 Oct 2019 51,001 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,383 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 49,381 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,845 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,317 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,892 miles

Nearside door mirror glass loose

rear park brake slight squeel / noise when applied

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,154 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,540 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 CGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

KR55 CGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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