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H12 AFH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

277,355 mi
Last recorded277,355 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 AFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 277,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 253,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 253,039 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 148,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 148,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,624 miles

Central brake light on 60% leds working

Fail 14 Aug 2020 138,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central brake light on 60% leds working

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,101 miles

Nearside HANDBRAKE SLOW TO REACT (EFFICIENCY OK)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 133,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside HANDBRAKE SLOW TO REACT (EFFICIENCY OK)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,312 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,312 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 121,114 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency, low

Rear exhaust support bracket missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,160 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jan 2017 111,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Jan 2017 111,152 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,902 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,317 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 74,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,703 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,821 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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H12 AFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H12 AFH, 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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H12 AFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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