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HK55 JNV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,643 mi
Last recorded145,643 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 145,643 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 145,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 143,508 miles

Exhaust braket broken off

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 141,070 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 141,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brakes worn thin

Pass 17 Dec 2021 138,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 138,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,603 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,362 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 135,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bottom of cat cracked can poss be welded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 132,523 miles

front brakes getting low

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Nov 2017 129,708 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 129,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 125,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 12 Dec 2015 118,584 miles

TYRS STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD

Pass 20 Dec 2014 111,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 105,386 miles

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,638 miles

Near side front tyre smooth on outer edge.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 98,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Near side front tyre smooth on outer edge.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 92,820 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2010 86,731 miles

see checklist 117995

Pass 19 Dec 2009 80,229 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre starting to scrubb on outer edge

Fail 5 Dec 2008 71,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre starting to scrubb on outer edge

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 JNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HK55 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

HK55 JNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is HK55 JNV safe to buy?

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