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H3 ELF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,675 mi
Last recorded183,675 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 183,675 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 183,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt to hub insecure causing movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 170,090 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 170,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 170,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 154,627 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 154,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 144,407 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 137,692 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2016 132,811 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Headlights realigned during test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,311 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 125,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 120,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 114,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,105 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,353 miles

N/S/R Tyre has nail im tread

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

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

O/S/R Tyre has nail in tread

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 45,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,898 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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H3 ELF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H3 ELF, 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 H3 ELF registered?

H3 ELF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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