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KR55 JWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,791 mi
Last recorded150,791 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 150,791 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 150,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 143,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,109 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 124,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,094 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,589 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,488 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,614 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,046 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,165 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 JWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN registered?

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

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