MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive
offside front bumper loose
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both main mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working cannot hear pump and no fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive
offside front bumper loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear brake pipes corroded
nearside front tyre cut tread
offside front fog lens damaged
offside rear tyre nail in tread
oil leak
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KR55 JTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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