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KR55 CJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,464 mi
Last recorded180,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 180,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 180,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 166,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 158,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 148,358 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 148,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 137,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 124,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 108,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,300 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter unions corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 80,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter unions corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 69,640 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,167 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 46,167 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,418 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,545 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 23,877 miles

Offside front tyre approaching 2mm on outer edge.Limit 1.6mm.(205/55/16)

Slight travel at parking brake.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,877 miles

Offside front tyre approaching 2mm on outer edge.Limit 1.6mm.(205/55/16)

Slight travel at parking brake.

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 CJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJV, 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 CJV registered?

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

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