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KR55 YXV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,331 mi
Last recorded192,331 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 192,331 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 192,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 187,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 181,326 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 176,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 173,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 165,100 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks present

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

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

Nearside rear light unit slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 145,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 145,748 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,276 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 126,146 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 126,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken lower anchorage ring broken and missing (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2000 miles [BORDERLINE] (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2000 miles BORDERLINE] (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,744 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,562 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,129 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 YXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

KR55 YXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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