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KR55 JPY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,116 mi
Last recorded150,116 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 150,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 150,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 138,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coolant full but dashboard advises to put coolant (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both undercover fitted obscuring some components (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 138,014 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coolant full but dashboard advises to put coolant (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both undercover fitted obscuring some components (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 136,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant full but dashboard advises to put coolant

Fail 2 Jun 2020 136,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

coolant full but dashboard advises to put coolant

Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,923 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 126,649 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 113,270 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,346 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 105,197 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release cord missing

nearside front hub assembly slightly binding

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 96,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smokey

Fail 19 May 2014 96,100 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smokey

Pass 30 May 2013 87,722 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 80,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 80,649 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 70,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,123 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,123 miles

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

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 JPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

KR55 JPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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