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KM55 JDJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,434 mi
Last recorded94,434 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 JDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 94,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 87,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 86,272 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 86,266 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside side side repeater slight damage

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,675 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 76,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pad Waring light on, pad linings are fine

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,912 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 62,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,931 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Head lamp patterns in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,740 miles

offside front suspension arm bush slight movement

Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,930 miles

N/S Wiper blade slightly smeary.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,439 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (Michelin 225/45 R17 91W)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,073 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 JDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KM55 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

KM55 JDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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