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KM55 HCK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,856 mi
Last recorded48,856 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,856 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,677 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 35,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,441 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,246 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 HCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KM55 HCK, 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 KM55 HCK registered?

KM55 HCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KM55 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 HCK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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