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HK05 BKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,606 mi
Last recorded34,606 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 BKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 34,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,993 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,191 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,935 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 29,252 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion to middle line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,691 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 22,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 18,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 17,113 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2011 15,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 13,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,899 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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HK05 BKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 HK05 BKE, 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 HK05 BKE registered?

HK05 BKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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