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KM55 HCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,941 mi
Last recorded78,941 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 HCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 78,941 miles

Rear axle corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,851 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 69,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,011 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,870 miles

Rear coil springs rusting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front upper ball cover loose and worn

rusting on front and rear suspension components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 62,870 miles

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

Rear coil springs rusting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front upper ball cover loose and worn

rusting on front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,523 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,067 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 51,011 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp beam images slightly blurred

Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,832 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,093 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,260 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 32,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,743 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 27,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 24,228 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,908 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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KM55 HCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KM55 HCJ, 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 KM55 HCJ registered?

KM55 HCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 HCJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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