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HJ55 YKA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 100,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,168 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,830 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,226 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,248 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,898 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 61,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,713 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,149 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 YKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

HJ55 YKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is HJ55 YKA safe to buy?

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