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DE55 KCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,816 mi
Last recorded26,816 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 KCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 26,816 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 26,812 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 25,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 25,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,684 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 23,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,198 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 22,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,947 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 19,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,844 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,014 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,893 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 13,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,981 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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DE55 KCJ 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 81.8%.

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 DE55 KCJ, 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 DE55 KCJ registered?

DE55 KCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is DE55 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 KCJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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