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HN55 XKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,915 mi
Last recorded126,915 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 126,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,838 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 121,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn D, Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine Rear of Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 115,876 miles

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

headlight lenses poor

rear brake hoses perished

Fail 26 Sep 2024 115,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

headlight lenses poor

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 29 Sep 2023 106,705 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 171,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet struts weak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,569 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,933 miles

bonnet second latch lever broken

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,043 miles

bonnet second lock lever missing

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,235 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 73,217 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

bonnet secondary retaining device handle broken (difficult to open and sharp plastics)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,427 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,794 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,716 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 XKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

HN55 XKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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