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KR55 CYU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 97,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,160 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 91,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,961 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,882 miles

SRS warning light on dash board

Fail 21 Dec 2011 51,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

SRS warning light on dash board

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,009 miles

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 CYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

KR55 CYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is KR55 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 CYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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