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KJ55 CHX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,353 mi
Last recorded97,353 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,403 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,409 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight/rear arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake effort lower than offside

Fail 15 Feb 2017 80,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight/rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside parking brake effort lower than offside

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,019 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,832 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,813 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,059 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 53,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,912 miles

low to no tread on outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,349 miles

tread on n/s/r tyre less than 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,985 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,940 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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KJ55 CHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ55 CHX, 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 KJ55 CHX registered?

KJ55 CHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is KJ55 CHX safe to buy?

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