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A7 HDT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,577 mi
Last recorded64,577 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,577 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,404 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 52,466 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,702 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 44,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 41,652 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,310 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,380 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,722 miles

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 4 Mar 2008 24,722 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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A7 HDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A7 HDT, 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 A7 HDT registered?

A7 HDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A7 HDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 HDT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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