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K9 HKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,479 mi
Last recorded95,479 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 HKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,479 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 95,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,385 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,295 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,925 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 91,924 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n.s and o.s front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,390 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,431 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 75,835 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 74,886 miles

Offside Rear Child seat installed, unable to check seat belt

Fail 29 Dec 2016 74,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Child seat installed, unable to check seat belt

Pass 16 Dec 2015 751,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,137 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 9 Dec 2013 58,606 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,412 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,653 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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K9 HKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K9 HKF, 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 K9 HKF registered?

K9 HKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is K9 HKF safe to buy?

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