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KY05 HMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,179 mi
Last recorded118,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 118,179 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 117,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 104,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower underbody /suspension areas starting surface corrode.

Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,274 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 98,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 96,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 93,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 88,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,906 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 85,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,829 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge too 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge too 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside door check strap broken

Offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn bald outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,403 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,723 miles

Cut in o/s front tyre but not through to cords

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smeary

o/s front tyre low on edges but not through to cords

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,115 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall has deep cracks appearing.

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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KY05 HMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KY05 HMJ, 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 KY05 HMJ registered?

KY05 HMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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