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H4 HMM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,167 mi
Last recorded148,167 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 HMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 148,167 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear light lens broken

noise on suspension but unable to detect

offside mirror slightly insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2026 148,155 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front mirror unit slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2025 145,346 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 145,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 141,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,324 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 121,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0036 and P0136 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,546 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,220 miles

exhaust system corroding

n/s rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,705 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre been run flat

offside front tyre getting low (outer edge worn)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

wipers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,844 miles

n/s rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,599 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror cover insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror cover insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount broken of[squeeks]

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in sidewall o/s/f tyre

front exhaust mount broken of[squeeks]

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,788 miles

cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/f seat belt not in guide

o/s/r jack point broken off

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,828 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,965 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,934 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,178 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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H4 HMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H4 HMM, 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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H4 HMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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