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FN05 HTP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,503 mi
Last recorded164,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 164,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 164,503 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 161,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 146,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 110,986 miles

base of rear coil springs obscured by suspoension arms

bonnet safety cxatch lever broken

brake hoses perished & cr4acking

engine & gearbox wet with oil

nsf fog light lense cracked

rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

rear indicators faded

slight play in front suspension ball joints

slight smear from wipers

vehicle underbody & outer sills obscured by trims

Fail 7 Jan 2011 79,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnit catch broken damage on alloys and front bumper service light on front brake discs lipped oil on engine g/box exhaust corroding rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,997 miles

bonnit catch broken damage on alloys and front bumper service light on front brake discs lipped oil on engine g/box exhaust corroding rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FN05 HTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN05 HTP, 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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What year was FN05 HTP registered?

FN05 HTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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