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KR55 JLV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,798 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,061 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,775 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,651 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,241 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perished.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perished.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,238 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 64,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,044 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,042 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,607 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 38,847 miles

air bag light on dash indicating a fault

n/s/f jacking point missing

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge almost through to cords

slight damage to n/s/r lens

Fail 20 Apr 2011 32,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worm low and slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,997 miles

offside rear tyre worm low and slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,084 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 25,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,755 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 16,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,800 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 JLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

KR55 JLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is KR55 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 JLV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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