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KR55 CZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,608 mi
Last recorded122,608 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 CZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,608 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2018 122,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,455 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,724 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,964 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 79,963 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 70,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,197 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake disks are worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,846 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,213 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,365 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 27,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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 CZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

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

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