CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR55 CKG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,114 mi
Last recorded91,114 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 CKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,114 miles

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension bush

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension bush

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,499 miles

rear coil springs condition

Fail 12 Apr 2017 86,460 miles

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

rear coil springs condition

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,416 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,923 miles

front passenger window swtitch on drivers side not working correctly, unable to raise passengers window

Fail 3 Oct 2013 69,923 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front passenger window swtitch on drivers side not working correctly, unable to raise passengers window

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,846 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder due to cover fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder due to cover fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,757 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 19 May 2010 41,786 miles

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

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

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

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2010 41,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2009 31,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , steering & suspension fully due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,660 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , steering & suspension fully due to covers fitted

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR55 CKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR55 CKG?

You can check the full history of KR55 CKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR55 CKG registered?

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

Is KR55 CKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 CKG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR55 CKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR55 CKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.