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KR55 PVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,698 mi
Last recorded130,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 130,698 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 127,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 124,185 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,592 miles

all brake hoses starting to perish

front and rear brake pads wearing low

near side rear anti roll bar lower link worn

Fail 31 Jul 2018 118,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear mounted arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake hoses starting to perish

front and rear brake pads wearing low

near side rear anti roll bar lower link worn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 114,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,072 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 110,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 91,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,552 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

centre silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2014 82,550 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

centre silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,155 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,653 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 50,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,676 miles

both rear tyres just on pass limit and offside rear is punctured

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 PVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

KR55 PVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KR55 PVW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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