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KR55 FLM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 35,236 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,098 miles

Slight corrosion to underbody suspension components

Fail 10 Jun 2025 35,098 miles

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

Slight corrosion to underbody suspension components

Pass 22 May 2024 34,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 33,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 33,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2021 32,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 32,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,904 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 31,904 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 31,525 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

under trays and engine covers fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 2 May 2016 31,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade smeary

Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade smeary

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,181 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2013 29,957 miles

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

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

nearside front bumper has minor damage

nearside front jacking point block missing/damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,479 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,651 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 FLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

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

Is KR55 FLM safe to buy?

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