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KR55 JSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,105 mi
Last recorded211,105 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 211,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 205,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 199,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 188,576 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 188,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 170,523 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 147,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 147,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 125,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,859 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 114,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,421 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 102,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,346 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,454 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 JSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

KR55 JSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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