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HD55 KPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,497 mi
Last recorded58,497 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 58,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 53,672 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 53,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,166 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,854 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 40,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front and rear, slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator lamp on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight under body corrosion, various components and places

Fail 4 Oct 2020 40,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front and rear, slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator lamp on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight under body corrosion, various components and places

Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,361 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has worn on its inner edge

brake pad wear symbol displayed, only front brake pads have wear sensors and have not worn to the sensor

Fail 8 Oct 2019 39,355 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has worn on its inner edge

brake pad wear symbol displayed, only front brake pads have wear sensors and have not worn to the sensor

Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,755 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 36,747 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut / 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,690 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 29,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,344 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 24,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 22,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,830 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,971 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,212 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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HD55 KPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HD55 KPO, 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 HD55 KPO registered?

HD55 KPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HD55 KPO safe to buy?

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