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H17 RAO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,604 mi
Last recorded83,604 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,604 miles

the car been undersealed all over beneath

Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,592 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle have age rust on it

rear subframe have age rust

Fail 4 Oct 2024 83,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle have age rust on it

rear subframe have age rust

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high level stop light not working

Fail 25 Aug 2023 81,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high level stop light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,954 miles

Nearside Play in the steering rack arm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 78,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 76,995 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn to front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn to front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 74,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,105 miles

engine management lamp indicates a fault

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,355 miles

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,351 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,559 miles

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,635 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,964 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 51,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,233 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,203 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 25,190 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

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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H17 RAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 H17 RAO, 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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H17 RAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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