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H4 MBU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,838 mi
Last recorded50,838 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 MBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 50,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 50,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,739 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 47,737 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,940 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 45,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,079 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 44,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,347 miles

check engine light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,487 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge cracking

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 29,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,075 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,586 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 MBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H4 MBU registered?

H4 MBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is H4 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 MBU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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