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KR55 JWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,667 mi
Last recorded76,667 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 76,667 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 72,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,231 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Fail 22 May 2017 70,231 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 20 May 2016 67,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,631 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 64,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 61,744 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 61,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2013 55,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2013 55,843 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 51,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,137 miles

front pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,446 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 JWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

KR55 JWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is KR55 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 JWF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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