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H9 LPW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,809 mi
Last recorded206,809 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 LPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 206,809 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 206,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 204,973 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 204,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 200,419 miles

Nearside Front Has a cut in side wall not exceeding the 25mm but is deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 2 Mar 2016 194,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 183,364 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 183,254 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 166,859 miles

Exhaust centre bracket corroded off - system still supported at rear

Fail 7 Feb 2014 166,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 151,576 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 151,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 135,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 135,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 120,822 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 120,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,988 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 100,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,780 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 58,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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H9 LPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H9 LPW, 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 H9 LPW registered?

H9 LPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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