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AO05 HFM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,809 mi
Last recorded139,809 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 139,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 132,084 miles

Nearside front tyre splitting on inner side wall.

Fail 7 May 2016 132,017 miles

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

Nearside front tyre splitting on inner side wall.

Pass 16 May 2015 127,103 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 123,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 113,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,892 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 87,892 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,719 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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AO05 HFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO05 HFM, 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 AO05 HFM registered?

AO05 HFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AO05 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 HFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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