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H3 WKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,288 mi
Last recorded105,288 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 WKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,256 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 93,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 86,807 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 86,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 62,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,490 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,488 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,232 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 WKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

H3 WKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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