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H12 VRR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,689 mi
Last recorded113,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 VRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 113,689 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 110,886 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,036 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,865 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,493 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,943 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,771 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 89,391 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,466 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,578 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,674 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 70,002 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,667 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,985 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 24,984 miles

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

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

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 VRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 H12 VRR, 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 H12 VRR registered?

H12 VRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is H12 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 VRR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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