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KR55 XOW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,805 mi
Last recorded127,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 127,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 123,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 117,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear complete arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear complete arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Door lower seal is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 107,917 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Door lower seal is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,749 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 100,736 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 100,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 90,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 90,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 81,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken Paint code-2 yellow (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2016 74,500 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,493 miles

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 May 2014 59,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 59,292 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 53,479 miles

windscreen damage but not seriously restricting the drivers view

Fail 17 May 2013 53,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damage but not seriously restricting the drivers view

Pass 9 May 2012 47,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 40,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,455 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 34,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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 XOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

KR55 XOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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