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L9 KRA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,515 mi
Last recorded109,515 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 KRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,515 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 107,301 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and the NSR tyre are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 104,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 102,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 100,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 97,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers & under trays fitted

one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,541 miles

nsf osf tyres worn outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,686 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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L9 KRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L9 KRA, 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 L9 KRA registered?

L9 KRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is L9 KRA safe to buy?

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