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KR55 YVF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 95,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,325 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,269 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,730 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,730 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,853 miles

both front brake disc lipped

Fail 12 Jun 2009 44,458 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,639 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 YVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

KR55 YVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is KR55 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 YVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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