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KR55 VUD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 VUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,608 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 106,608 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,111 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 103,099 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,188 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,630 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,612 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 76,238 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

squeak from rear shocks

unable to fully check rear coil springs

Fail 6 Nov 2010 76,030 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

squeak from rear shocks

unable to fully check rear coil springs

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,879 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 49,879 miles

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

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 VUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUD, 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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KR55 VUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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