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KR55 PXP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,217 mi
Last recorded134,217 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 PXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 134,217 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 134,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,731 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 114,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded / nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre pipe mount broken but still supported

Fail 28 Mar 2015 68,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre pipe mount broken but still supported

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,873 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,779 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,589 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,695 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 PXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR55 PXP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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