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KR55 KZY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,953 mi
Last recorded148,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 148,953 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 148,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 135,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 135,566 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 130,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,998 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt stalk not visible

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm inner swivel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,721 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,412 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 52,412 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,797 miles

O S FRONT TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,256 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 28 Feb 2009 34,709 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,709 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 KZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KZY, 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 KZY registered?

KR55 KZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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