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DE54 RHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,074 mi
Last recorded120,074 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 120,074 miles

Nearside BRAKE JUDDER N/S/FRONT

Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,679 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Coil Springs corroding

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

Rear Brake Pipe slightly rusty (Above Diff)

Fail 1 Jun 2020 111,679 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Coil Springs corroding

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

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

Rear Brake Pipe slightly rusty (Above Diff)

Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,497 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,606 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2017 81,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,330 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,034 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,704 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 55,345 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2009 49,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,073 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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DE54 RHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE54 RHJ, 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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DE54 RHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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