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KR55 OVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,264 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 81,263 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,108 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,107 miles

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,455 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,279 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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 OVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

KR55 OVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is KR55 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 OVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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