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KR55 JLU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,113 mi
Last recorded173,113 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 173,113 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 165,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 163,186 miles

Central various undertrays damaged but not insecure

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear car has had recent brake work but osr handbrake shoes are noisy after application

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 160,828 miles

NSF Tyre Wearing Low on Outside Edge

Various Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2017 157,906 miles

NSF Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 153,396 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 153,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 147,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 142,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 130,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 121,577 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,526 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 113,526 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,731 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,931 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 JLU 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 77.8%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

KR55 JLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KR55 JLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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