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KJ55 CJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,543 mi
Last recorded200,543 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 200,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 121,572 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

various braking steering and suspension components have coroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 121,572 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various braking steering and suspension components have coroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,130 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 95,733 miles

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

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

Slight underside corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2022 95,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,158 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Slight underside corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 88,193 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,663 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,300 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,884 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 3 Jan 2015 71,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,071 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 53,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,276 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2009 19,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,817 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 CJO 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 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 KJ55 CJO, 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 CJO registered?

KJ55 CJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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