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HK54 XTM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 XTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,701 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre smooth inner and outer

Fail 15 May 2014 100,458 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exaust bracket broken

park brake on warning lamp illuminates intermittantly

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight binding in nearside handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,472 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 77,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,101 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,670 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 59,670 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,226 miles

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

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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HK54 XTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK54 XTM, 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 HK54 XTM registered?

HK54 XTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is HK54 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 XTM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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