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KR55 ONP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,101 mi
Last recorded117,101 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 ONP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 117,101 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 117,100 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 115,237 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,074 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 98,633 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 98,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,536 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,648 miles

Engine cover fitted

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,890 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near and offside rear tyres cracking in tread.

nearside front tyre cracked around outer wall.

nearside rear tyre started to crack outer wall.

offside front tyre cracked around outer wall area.and in tread area.

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges. 205/55/16.

rear brake pads 70-75% worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,837 miles

advise both near side tyre outter side walls slight damage

advise both rear coil springs corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front wheel rim outter damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,135 miles

Emissions test was carried out but no readings were measured

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,065 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 60,475 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,475 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

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 ONP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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