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HJ55 KVH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,908 mi
Last recorded206,908 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 206,908 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 199,647 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 189,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 179,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 168,913 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 168,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 156,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2014 142,029 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 142,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 130,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,173 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 119,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 112,410 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 112,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,327 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 KVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ55 KVH, 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 HJ55 KVH registered?

HJ55 KVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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