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EX55 KHT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,510 mi
Last recorded52,510 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,510 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Just Met Requirements

Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,754 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,066 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 38,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 33,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,809 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2014 30,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,433 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,522 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 2 Sep 2009 15,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,883 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

o/s/rear tyre worn close to wear bars in middle of tread

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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EX55 KHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EX55 KHT, 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 EX55 KHT registered?

EX55 KHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 KHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 KHT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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