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HF55 CXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

192,831 mi
Last recorded192,831 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 CXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 192,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 190,535 miles

Offside Front Outer play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2024 187,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 184,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 180,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 176,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 171,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 167,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 162,531 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 157,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 157,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 153,055 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 147,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 147,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 141,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 141,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,149 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 138,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 131,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre size 225/45/17 and rear tyre size 245/40/17. Nearside front tyre side wall damaged but not showing cords.

handbrake light sticky, loose connection PRS.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 131,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre size 225/45/17 and rear tyre size 245/40/17. Nearside front tyre side wall damaged but not showing cords.

handbrake light sticky, loose connection PRS.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 120,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,926 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 105,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 91,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,166 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2008 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HF55 CXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HF55 CXK, 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 HF55 CXK registered?

HF55 CXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is HF55 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 CXK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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