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HD05 CKA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,886 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,887 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,653 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,508 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

EML WARNING LIGHT DURING THE TEST

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET UNSECURED BUT SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,508 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)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

EML WARNING LIGHT DURING THE TEST

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET UNSECURED BUT SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,564 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 54,564 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,634 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,788 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,711 miles

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

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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HD05 CKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD05 CKA, 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 HD05 CKA registered?

HD05 CKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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