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AF05 FHP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,220 mi
Last recorded126,220 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 126,220 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer hanging bracket deteriorated and slight insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2024 122,971 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silenser flexible joint broken

Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,857 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third brake light intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mid section flexible exhaust pipe shield broken

rear suspension components rusty and corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,160 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing middle treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty and corroded

mid section exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and slight leaks

rear suspension components corroded and rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,959 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch surface corrosion within 30 cm of rear suspension front mount

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

mid section flexible exhaust coupling rusty and corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,085 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front mid section flexible pipe deteriorated

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber slightly perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2018 99,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,293 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 96,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside. Advise inspection/repair

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside. Advise inspection/repair

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,337 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,878 miles

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

rear brakes have a slight imbalance advise inspection/repair

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,409 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front brake discs corroded inner side

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front brake discs corroded inner side

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,783 miles

flexi exhaust pipe rattling

Fail 7 Mar 2008 45,783 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r spring rubbing on n/s/r suspension arm

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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AF05 FHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF05 FHP, 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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AF05 FHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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