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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust is very rusty esp mounting brackets
f/n/s brake is slower to rise
headlamps have deteorated
r/n/s tyre is worn at inner edge
underside is rusty in places esp rear
Nearside Front Side light dim
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child seat fitted to n/s/r
Exhaust fixing corroded
Rear antiroll bar mounts and links worn.
Rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish
Slight slackness noted in both front wheel bearings
Underneath generally rusty
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
n/s/r tyre worn on the edges esp inner
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child seat fitted to n/s/r
Exhaust fixing corroded
Rear antiroll bar mounts and links worn.
Rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish
Slight slackness noted in both front wheel bearings
Underneath generally rusty
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
n/s/r tyre worn on the edges esp inner
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most perished or worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust is very rusty
front discs are worn and pads appear 75% worn
underside s rusty in places esp rear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid and engine oil level at minimum
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components.
Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat base present impeding seat belt inspection. ()
Offside Front Door mirror indicator has some condensation within it.
Some imbalance to parking brakes with nearside lagging.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm balljoint has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components.
Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat base present impeding seat belt inspection. ()
Offside Front Door mirror indicator has some condensation within it.
Some imbalance to parking brakes with nearside lagging.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front anti roll bar linkages could do with changing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
reat tyre on/close to limit 205/55/16v
SRS light on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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KR55 VUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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