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KR55 FLN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,345 mi
Last recorded166,345 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 166,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 155,299 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 155,143 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear prop centre mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective one of the rear mount broken off weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 139,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 139,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 245/40zr17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 122,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 109,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 104,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,081 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,930 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 71,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 522,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 52,207 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,698 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,698 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,100 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 33,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,390 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 FLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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