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KR55 JNK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,930 mi
Last recorded80,930 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 JNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,176 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,741 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 59,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,700 miles

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

under body coverd in under trays restricting vue to check

Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,527 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 48,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 43,994 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 45,981 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Castor arm bushes badly split

N/S/R Tyre close to leagal limit 1.6-2mm Also tyre has a screw in it.

O/S/R Tyre tred getting lower 3mm

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,666 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 31,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,651 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,915 miles

o/s/f door mirror slightly loose

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,339 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 JNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

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

Is KR55 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 JNK 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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