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KR55 UDT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,350 mi
Last recorded148,350 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 148,350 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 129,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,555 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror loose ()

Pass 3 May 2019 122,375 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 116,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 110,958 miles

exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2017 110,958 miles

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

exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 6 May 2016 106,182 miles

f/n/s tyre inner & outer edges showing signs of wear

nail in r/n/s tyre

tear to f/n/s tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 55,607 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,581 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just passable recomend tracking check

Fail 7 Dec 2012 53,581 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just passable recomend tracking check

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,830 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 40,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 UDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

KR55 UDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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