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CV05 HYS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,813 mi
Last recorded108,813 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,813 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,812 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,775 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2015 89,624 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,455 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,472 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,495 miles

o/s/r tyre is 2mm

wipers do clear the screen but could be better

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,876 miles

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

creamy around oil cooler/filter housing.

screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,959 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2008 59,431 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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CV05 HYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV05 HYS, 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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CV05 HYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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