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KR55 KPG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 109,302 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\f front arm inner bushes perished - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 109,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\f front arm inner bushes perished - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,486 miles

Factory-fitted under tray preventing inspection of components underneath

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,661 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 97,661 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 20 Nov 2023 96,575 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front lower arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,981 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 92,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 92,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,479 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,822 miles

Front disc lipped

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear springs rusted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,248 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,429 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 71,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 76,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,117 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside front tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,037 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,872 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 KPG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KPG, 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 KPG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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