MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KR55 CJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.
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