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KR55 XOB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,405 mi
Last recorded139,405 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 139,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 135,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,750 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides "d" bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 112,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,175 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Middle Exhaust section deteriorated

Oil low on arrival

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,331 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,331 miles

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

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front tyre very low on air pressure

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,725 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,725 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,669 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,849 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,863 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes...21%

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 XOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

KR55 XOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is KR55 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 XOB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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