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H11 POD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,236 mi
Last recorded164,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 POD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 164,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 164,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 155,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 144,567 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 144,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 124,149 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 119,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,516 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Exhaust bracket broken

Number plates disfigured

Offside mirror misty

Offside mirror misty

Slight play in offside front arm

Fail 10 Jan 2019 117,516 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Exhaust bracket broken

Number plates disfigured

Offside mirror misty

Offside mirror misty

Slight play in offside front arm

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,044 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,044 miles

coil spring broken Both fronts (2.4.C.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,910 miles

Crack in screen

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,405 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,970 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,542 miles

Exhaust center pipe bracket, broken at the weld. Exhaust still adequatley secured.

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Outer wall of Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,259 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 6 Mar 2010 52,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,756 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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H11 POD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H11 POD, 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 H11 POD registered?

H11 POD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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