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KR55 KRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,514 mi
Last recorded157,514 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 157,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 156,712 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive [ from transmission] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [ALL] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 156,703 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive [ from transmission] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [ALL] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 152,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 146,876 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 135,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis "D"bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 119,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis "D"bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,748 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,238 miles

n/s/f tyre wear outside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,704 miles

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly worn

front pads getting low

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,047 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nail in offside rear sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,091 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,846 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 KRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

KR55 KRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KR55 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 KRZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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