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KJ55 FSA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,737 mi
Last recorded153,737 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 153,737 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all rear suspension arm are corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 153,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all rear suspension arm are corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 138,807 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 138,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,744 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 137,366 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,102 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,783 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,490 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,510 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,800 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 FSA 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 KJ55 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

KJ55 FSA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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