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HN55 KZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,982 mi
Last recorded139,982 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 139,982 miles

EML Light warning on

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 139,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML Light warning on

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 139,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2019 139,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 135,297 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing first signs of distortion

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

offside front and offside rear tyres showing signs of wearing on inside edge

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion consistent with the age of the vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,455 miles

under body shield fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,125 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 118,125 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,635 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,838 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 88,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,412 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,252 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,771 miles

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

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

small cut n/s/f tyre inner side wall

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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HN55 KZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN55 KZJ, 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 HN55 KZJ registered?

HN55 KZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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