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KR55 JWL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,760 mi
Last recorded171,760 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 171,760 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 160,296 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 148,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 135,679 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 135,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,004 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,372 miles

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 108,367 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,775 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake light indicates fault with brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,399 miles

CAR DUE SERVICE

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,548 miles

both rear brake hoses pereshed

drive belt pereshed

Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,548 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f rearmost lower arm outer balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brake hoses pereshed

drive belt pereshed

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2017 92,061 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,478 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front pads close to legal limit - discs lipped

Slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,651 miles

surface cut nsf tyre inner sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2014 79,634 miles

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

surface cut nsf tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 69,515 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,853 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,404 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,037 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 43,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,480 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edge almost to cords.

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 JWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

KR55 JWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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