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KR55 USM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,655 mi
Last recorded75,655 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 USM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 75,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 73,684 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 72,834 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,993 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,cracking up in deep part of tread and outer edge

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

both rear tyres low on tread,worn on inner edges,cracking up in deep part of tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,439 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 9 Feb 2019 67,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn

offside rear shock absorber losing damping effect

Pass 7 Jan 2017 57,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 54,099 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 54,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 40,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,124 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,214 miles

slight misting of oil from n/s/f

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,346 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,407 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 USM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 USM, 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 USM registered?

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

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