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KR55 KRE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,922 mi
Last recorded129,922 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 129,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 123,965 miles

slight bumper & body damage tyo n/s/f

Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,670 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 113,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,985 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 98,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,194 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 88,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,682 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,676 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,518 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 25,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

KR55 KRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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