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DC54 HCX

2005 Mercedes Unknown

Black Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes Unknown149,152 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 HCX
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER BROKEN

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 142,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective DIRTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective DIRTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected INOP (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER BROKEN

Pass 10 Jan 2022 142,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH IN BOOT ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 142,936 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective DIRTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible FITTED WITH HID KIT (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective DIRTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible FITTED WITH HID KIT (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH IN BOOT ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,308 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 136,308 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 124,591 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst split around weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,653 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 93,651 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,355 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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DC54 HCX is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown in Black with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 149,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DC54 HCX registered?

DC54 HCX is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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