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HJ55 KVS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 51,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 51,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,494 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,095 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,842 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,571 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,185 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 49,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,906 miles

Offside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,286 miles

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

little reserve travel in park brake pedal

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,649 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 39,578 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,718 miles

air bag light on dash staying on.

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,868 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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HJ55 KVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 KVS registered?

HJ55 KVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 KVS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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