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KR55 VWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,059 mi
Last recorded205,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 205,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear axle, suspension heavily corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 201,784 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 201,777 miles

Front Position lamp not working X 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 193,858 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 181,557 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 167,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 157,448 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 147,637 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 137,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 126,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 126,671 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 115,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2012 89,182 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

KR55 VWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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