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HJ55 XDR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,236 mi
Last recorded136,236 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 136,236 miles

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

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

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

Surface rust under the vehicle , under seal coated

Fail 20 Sep 2025 136,236 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Surface rust under the vehicle , under seal coated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 136,181 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all suspension arms and subframe,also front suspension struts undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2024 136,179 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted at nearside lower area (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear all suspension arms and subframe,also front suspension struts undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2022 215,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,211 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,888 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,420 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 104,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint of 2 joints (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- not yet excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 100,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint of 2 joints (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint of 2 joints (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint of 2 joints (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- not yet excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 100,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexible brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexible brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 92,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,623 miles

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

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

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

rear braake pipes corroded both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,636 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)

exhaust centre mounting missing but system secure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,667 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket missing on centre section

Fail 24 Oct 2011 51,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust mounting bracket missing on centre section

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,394 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,028 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,947 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 XDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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