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HJ55 KUN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,196 mi
Last recorded201,196 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 201,196 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear jacking points and jacking rubbers missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

slight bind from rear brakes advice repair

Fail 5 Aug 2025 201,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower ball joint cover marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear jacking points and jacking rubbers missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

slight bind from rear brakes advice repair

Pass 20 Mar 2024 197,952 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing filler neck breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm to front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Apr 2023 195,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play CV GAITER ALSO DETERIOTED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARMS ALSO CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 87,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 83,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 78,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,054 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 53,028 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,695 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HJ55 KUN 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 69.2%.

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 HJ55 KUN, 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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HJ55 KUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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