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H12 AXL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,348 mi
Last recorded121,348 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 AXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 121,348 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 121,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 114,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 108,098 miles

factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2019 104,057 miles

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

Front tyres are starting to split

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 104,057 miles

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

Front tyres are starting to split

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,434 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 87,279 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,889 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 74,076 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,485 miles

front brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,467 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall damaged

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded and worn

Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,404 miles

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

N/S/F tyre side wall damaged

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,315 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,315 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 AXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXL, 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 AXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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