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KR55 POV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,744 mi
Last recorded111,744 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 111,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2022 103,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 103,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 95,351 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,969 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,045 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,678 miles

Central exhaust very corroded

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil springs very corroded

Rear tyres perished

service overdue

Fail 18 Aug 2017 69,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Central exhaust very corroded

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil springs very corroded

Rear tyres perished

service overdue

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,771 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 56,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 52,688 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2014 47,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,123 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,701 miles

underside of vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,006 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,262 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 POV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

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

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