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KR55 EUL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 EUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,653 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Fail 14 Dec 2021 107,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,855 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 104,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,267 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres worn right on limit

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,115 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,201 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,758 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,976 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,765 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 27,778 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 EUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EUL, 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 EUL registered?

KR55 EUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is KR55 EUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 EUL 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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