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KR55 ENP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,401 mi
Last recorded228,401 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 ENP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 228,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brakediscs backing plates broke or missing

handbrake pedal not returning fully

n/s/r tyre low (2mm)

Fail 12 Dec 2018 228,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brakediscs backing plates broke or missing

handbrake pedal not returning fully

n/s/r tyre low (2mm)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 212,865 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 212,864 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 196,982 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 178,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 178,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 158,506 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 12 Dec 2013 132,860 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,911 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 112,615 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,990 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,204 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,324 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 ENP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ENP, 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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KR55 ENP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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