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FB05 HDD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,471 mi
Last recorded86,471 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 86,471 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,764 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 85,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,095 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 85,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,635 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 83,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,372 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,742 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front of rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 73,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 70,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,188 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded (not broken)

windscreen has stone chip less than 40mm in zone A

Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,188 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded (not broken)

windscreen has stone chip less than 40mm in zone A

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,577 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,060 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,151 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 551,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,113 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,507 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 24,507 miles

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

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

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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FB05 HDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FB05 HDD, 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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FB05 HDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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