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KR55 JSY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,711 mi
Last recorded168,711 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 168,711 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))

Fail 5 May 2021 168,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 160,259 miles

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

Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 160,259 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 151,302 miles

NSR LENS BROKEN

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 151,302 miles

NSR LENS BROKEN

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 141,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,197 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,467 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,855 miles

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)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,575 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,321 miles

Front brake pads wearing low Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,459 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 JSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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