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HK55 JJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 JJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,960 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,654 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,933 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,799 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% TO 80% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SMALL CRACKS.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 64,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% TO 80% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SMALL CRACKS.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,996 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,669 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,668 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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HK55 JJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 HK55 JJZ, 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 HK55 JJZ registered?

HK55 JJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is HK55 JJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 JJZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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