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KR55 JXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,409 mi
Last recorded145,409 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 JXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 145,409 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 144,998 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm,inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear brakes are binding.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 134,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre line of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 134,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre line of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 120,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,087 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 94,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 73,658 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 73,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,988 miles

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

n/s/r disc has rusty inner surface at single spot

Fail 23 Nov 2011 59,988 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r disc has rusty inner surface at single spot

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 10 Dec 2009 39,912 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,770 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 JXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR55 JXJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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