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KR55 KMM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,737 mi
Last recorded69,737 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 69,737 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,634 miles

large nail in off side rear tyre

rear brake disc rusty

rear springs corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,627 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate insecure rear (6.3.1b)

front brake disc very poor on inner face (off side front)

large nail in off side rear tyre

near side front brake disc corroding

rear brake disc rusty

rear springs corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2015 60,358 miles

off side front tyre worn low

rear springs very rusty

rear tyres worn very low

Fail 29 Dec 2015 60,358 miles

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

rear springs very rusty

rear tyres worn very low

off side front tyre worn low

Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,756 miles

advise as per fail sheet 268862854302

Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust bracket broke but still supported

nearside front fog light insucure

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,797 miles

middle exhaust bracket broke but still supported

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

middle exhaust bracket broke but still supported

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2013 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,768 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,397 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,125 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs have slight wear and pitting

Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,111 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

all brake discs have slight wear and pitting

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 22,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 KMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 KMM, 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 KMM registered?

KR55 KMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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