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CK55 HKH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,716 mi
Last recorded100,716 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 HKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 100,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes Squeaking

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

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

coolant low

Fail 7 Mar 2025 100,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes Squeaking

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

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

coolant low

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,937 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 79,573 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 79,573 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 64,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,816 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm + perished on edges

centre rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,754 miles

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,166 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,129 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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CK55 HKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CK55 HKH, 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 CK55 HKH registered?

CK55 HKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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