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KR55 XOK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,463 mi
Last recorded106,463 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 XOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,463 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 106,461 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,980 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 89,980 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,454 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,863 miles

Drive belt cracking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 58,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Drive belt cracking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 55,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 44,987 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,467 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 40,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 34,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,607 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 XOK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

KR55 XOK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is KR55 XOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 XOK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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