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KR55 XOZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 XOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,639 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight play in lower suspension arm ball joint.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 105,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front wheel has slight play in lower suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 100,447 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,845 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2016 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,657 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,246 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 47,111 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,264 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r disc pitted

Fail 29 Oct 2011 42,245 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,523 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 XOZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR55 XOZ registered?

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

Is KR55 XOZ safe to buy?

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