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KR55 VUX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,114 mi
Last recorded149,114 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 149,114 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 144,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,330 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,661 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 134,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,970 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,128 miles

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.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 118,109 miles

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.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 114,263 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 109,161 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 109,121 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,586 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 103,561 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,001 miles

reat tyre on/close to limit 205/55/16v

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,328 miles

SRS light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,671 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,812 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 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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What year was KR55 VUX registered?

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

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