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KR55 CKA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,849 mi
Last recorded79,849 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,849 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 79,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower 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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,053 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 78,049 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 76,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,467 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 75,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,772 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,512 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 72,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,961 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,961 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 67,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,393 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,393 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 55,257 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 55,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,068 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,507 miles

Nearside 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 CKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CKA, 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 CKA registered?

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

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