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H10 MNW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,254 mi
Last recorded101,254 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 MNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,406 miles

front and rear tyres diff size

screen chipped,both front wheel bearings slight play,front track control arm bushes slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2013 92,406 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine malfunction lamp on

screen chipped,both front wheel bearings slight play,front track control arm bushes slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2012 83,905 miles

engine malf lamp on,air pipes/vacuum pipes slightly deteriorating in places,emissions taken time to clear limits

front b/discs slightly lipped,exhaust slightly corroded/clamps,nsf sill jacking point incomplete,nsf tyre wearing low-cut in places,nsf lower track control arm bush slight play-atl,osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,905 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine malf lamp on,air pipes/vacuum pipes slightly deteriorating in places,emissions taken time to clear limits

front b/discs slightly lipped,exhaust slightly corroded/clamps,nsf sill jacking point incomplete,nsf tyre wearing low-cut in places,nsf lower track control arm bush slight play-atl,osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2011 71,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,808 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2008 33,156 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

under vehicle covered in plastics

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,156 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

under vehicle covered in plastics

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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H10 MNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H10 MNW, 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 H10 MNW registered?

H10 MNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is H10 MNW safe to buy?

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