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KR55 MMV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,097 mi
Last recorded146,097 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 MMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 146,097 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 146,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,321 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,567 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 136,771 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2019 134,714 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,798 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,461 miles

engine management light on

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,340 miles

nsf tyre cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords 205/55/16

under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 122,339 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nsf tyre cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords 205/55/16

under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,162 miles

E.M light on

Fail 9 Nov 2015 117,162 miles

E.M light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 111,013 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv on near side front tyre on 0.m on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2012 92,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 80,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 64,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 64,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,824 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KR55 MMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

KR55 MMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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