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FH05 KJA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,096 mi
Last recorded162,096 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 162,096 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 149,774 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 138,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 129,769 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 129,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 117,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 111,733 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 111,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 107,649 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot split

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,093 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 100,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,860 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres are worn badly on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres are worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2012 55,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 55,747 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,499 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,697 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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FH05 KJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FH05 KJA, 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 FH05 KJA registered?

FH05 KJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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