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KR55 OTG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,087 mi
Last recorded142,087 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 OTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 142,087 miles

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

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

Parking brake has very little reserve travel, needs adjustment.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,892 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play/noise in steering rack/steering rack ends

Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play/noise in steering rack/steering rack ends

Fail 26 Sep 2018 100,879 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play/noise in steering rack/steering rack ends

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,964 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Central Exhaust hanger corroded and adrift but system secure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges

Various covers and under trays restricting views

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Auxiliary belt cracking

Central Exhaust hanger corroded and adrift but system secure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges

Various covers and under trays restricting views

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 86,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, tyre worn lower on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade beginning to split at the end

Fail 9 Jul 2016 86,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, tyre worn lower on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade beginning to split at the end

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,640 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,789 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,707 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,202 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,896 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,084 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 25,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 OTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

KR55 OTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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