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KR55 PVT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 PVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,354 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 137,354 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 125,167 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,167 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r fog light out but o/s/r fog light working for m.o.t

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed due to rubber gromet not secured to support hose (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,809 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 19,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2014 88,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,147 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,300 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,300 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,562 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,031 miles

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,103 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,959 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 PVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

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

Is KR55 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 PVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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