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HJ55 YKD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,032 mi
Last recorded44,032 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 44,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 41,178 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,864 miles

unable to see and check both front to back brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,243 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,021 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,596 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 YKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD registered?

HJ55 YKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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