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KR55 JUV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,080 mi
Last recorded95,080 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 JUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 95,080 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 90,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,554 miles

Just acceptable fading to both rear indicators.

Slight play in O/S front lower suspension ball joints.

Slight play in O/S front wheel bearing.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust metal hanger broken

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,567 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o//s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 69,567 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o//s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,810 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 65,783 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,339 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 43,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 36,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,992 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres down to 1.6mm legal limit 205/55R16v

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2009 22,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 22,274 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 JUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

KR55 JUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KR55 JUV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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