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KR55 OUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,673 mi
Last recorded78,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 OUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,001 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 60,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,259 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,681 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 OUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OUJ, 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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How do I check the history of KR55 OUJ?

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What year was KR55 OUJ registered?

KR55 OUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is KR55 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 OUJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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