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KR55 CKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,162 mi
Last recorded128,162 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 106,279 miles

Front Front registration plate faded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front + rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 106,274 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front registration plate faded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front + rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,232 miles

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,270 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 81,269 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,859 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,569 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,888 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 CKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CKO, 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 CKO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR55 CKO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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