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MF55 KXR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,935 mi
Last recorded120,935 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 KXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 120,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 183,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,315 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension knocking

Fail 19 Sep 2017 107,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension knocking

Fail 2 Sep 2017 107,177 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper o/s/r unabel to see topoff spring

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

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

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

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

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

advise full brake chaque

Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,476 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unabel to test wipers (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front o/s/f side light look dim

Nearside Rear Lower unabel to see bottom spring

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 3m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play light play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower unabel to see bottom of spring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 3m (4.1.E.1)

advise full brake chaque front and back

Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,476 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unabel to test wipers (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front o/s/f side light look dim

Nearside Rear Lower unabel to see bottom spring

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 3m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play light play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower unabel to see bottom of spring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 3m (4.1.E.1)

advise full brake chaque front and back

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre 1.6 mm legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,179 miles

both rear tyrea have cracks on inner wall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,168 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,398 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,392 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,542 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,542 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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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MF55 KXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF55 KXR, 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 MF55 KXR registered?

MF55 KXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is MF55 KXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 KXR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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