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KR55 LSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,152 mi
Last recorded186,152 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 LSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 186,152 miles

both front tyres heavy worn inner edges , on limit

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

rear pads getting low 3mm

wear to both rear D rubbers

Fail 28 Jan 2023 186,152 miles

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

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

rear pads getting low 3mm

wear to both rear D rubbers

both front tyres heavy worn inner edges , on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,942 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight wear to both rear anti roll bar D rubbers

Fail 26 Jan 2022 107,942 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight wear to both rear anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,262 miles

o/s/r tyre's getting low 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2021 103,261 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre's getting low 3mm

Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's heavy outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

front pads low 2mm

Fail 24 Jan 2020 98,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm back ball joint (steel arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush , marked with chalk, (steel arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's heavy outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered in dirt, cleaned (0.1 (b))

front pads low 2mm

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,292 miles

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

n/s/f tyre's outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre's outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,143 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,215 miles

child seats on rear adult seat

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 59,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

child seats on rear adult seat

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers deteriorating

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,015 miles

ESP light on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,071 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 40,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,756 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,054 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,593 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 LSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

KR55 LSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is KR55 LSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 LSV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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