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KR55 KMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,324 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake warning light on

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle has all over corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2024 97,308 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake warning light on

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle has all over corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 88,751 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,453 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but gas tight

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded but gas tight

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,411 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 82,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint in swivel hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 801,122 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 80,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,442 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,413 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 77,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,538 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,807 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,010 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,145 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 KMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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