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CE05 HBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,979 mi
Last recorded97,979 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 97,979 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,517 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,461 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 81,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,863 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 79,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 75,090 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,338 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 58,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 58,110 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,280 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,855 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,150 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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CE05 HBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE05 HBJ, 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 CE05 HBJ registered?

CE05 HBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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