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KR55 JKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,404 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,210 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,677 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,365 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,233 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are splitting between tread blocks (close to cords) 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 15 Jan 2020 68,233 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle to rear mounting hook corroded & broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are splitting between tread blocks (close to cords) 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 13 Jan 2019 66,261 miles

Nearside repeater lamp slightly damaged and has condensation in

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 66,222 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside repeater lamp slightly damaged and has condensation in

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

gearbox oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2018 64,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light damaged (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

gearbox oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit 1.68mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,209 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Jan 2015 51,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

EML Light on

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Dec 2013 47,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,817 miles

1,Nearside front tyre worn at inner/outer edges.

2,Adviseable to adjust parking brake reserve travel.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 42,817 miles

1,Nearside front tyre worn at inner/outer edges.

2,Adviseable to adjust parking brake reserve travel.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,040 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 37,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,411 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 24,411 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,606 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 JKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 JKZ, 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 JKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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