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KR55 JRX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of components.

slight coolant leak.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 126,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of components.

slight coolant leak.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,985 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 120,984 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,046 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 114,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,111 miles

Nearside Front mirror case damaged but secure

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 105,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front mirror case damaged but secure

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,422 miles

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

Handbrake efficiency just met

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

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

brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,165 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,986 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 90,986 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 84,131 miles

slight play nearside rear d bush

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,615 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2011 75,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 129,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,057 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 92,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,046 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 JRX 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 60.9%.

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 JRX, 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 JRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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