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HX05 XKK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,125 mi
Last recorded95,125 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 95,125 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,076 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 78,341 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 69,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,361 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low brake pad warning light illuminated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 61,341 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low brake pad warning light illuminated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,338 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,416 miles

O/S/F tyre has deep cut on outer side wall but not to cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,567 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,339 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 18,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,134 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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HX05 XKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HX05 XKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 XKK registered?

HX05 XKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is HX05 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 XKK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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