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KJ55 FSF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,713 mi
Last recorded125,713 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 125,713 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 125,620 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,463 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 59,446 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,220 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,093 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)

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 FSF 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 90.5%.

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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

KJ55 FSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is KJ55 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ55 FSF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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