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HJ55 KVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,699 mi
Last recorded159,699 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 159,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 157,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 155,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 151,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 148,948 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 148,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 144,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 144,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 138,950 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 138,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 129,356 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 129,351 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,572 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 120,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,699 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,533 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 67,533 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,173 miles

nearside front tyre below limit on outer edge.

parking brake lever sticking

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,226 miles

both front brake discs wearing and lipped.

child seat fitted to nearside rear restricting full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,226 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs wearing and lipped.

child seat fitted to nearside rear restricting full inspection of adult seatbelt.

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 KVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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