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HJ55 ZKS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,987 mi
Last recorded150,987 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,987 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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged slightly

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 144,061 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 135,213 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 135,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 129,773 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 119,571 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint NS&OS track control arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NS&OS mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 119,560 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint NS&OS track control arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NS&OS mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,439 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ns&os mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,909 miles

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

ONE rear exhaust mounting/hanger broken.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,980 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 81,763 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Childseat fitted to nsr adult belt at time of test.

OSR tyre devoid of tread on outer edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,802 miles

Childseat fitted to nsr adult belt seatbelt at time of test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 57,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Childseat fitted to nsr adult belt seatbelt at time of test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 39,090 miles

Child seat fitted to nsr seatbelt.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,090 miles

Child seat fitted to nsr 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 ZKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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