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KP05 HSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,571 mi
Last recorded123,571 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 HSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 123,571 miles

Both front discs worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 123,508 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front discs worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 123,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 122,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 121,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2018 117,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,623 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 111,415 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,231 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 109,231 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 96,751 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 96,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,332 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,336 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 64,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

rear wheels binding slightly,not able to spin wheels to check bearings for noise.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wheels binding slightly,not able to spin wheels to check bearings for noise.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,819 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 58,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre has a large cut in outer side wall

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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KP05 HSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 KP05 HSJ, 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 KP05 HSJ registered?

KP05 HSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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