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KR55 FLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,156 mi
Last recorded101,156 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 FLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 101,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 96,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 92,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 91,854 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

slight wear in nearside front ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,394 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

slight wear in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,248 miles

slight wear in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 15 May 2019 90,284 miles

slight wear in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,214 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 87,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,317 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,965 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,889 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 45,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,363 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,057 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,411 miles

Nearside 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 FLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

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

Is KR55 FLZ safe to buy?

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