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HN55 KZP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,188 mi
Last recorded134,188 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 134,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 134,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,270 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 119,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 115,365 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 111,109 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,751 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,503 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting broken

slight play on n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,312 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,427 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2010 68,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low and discs liped

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,622 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,647 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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HN55 KZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HN55 KZP, 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 KZP registered?

HN55 KZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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