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HD05 UOB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 99,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,973 miles

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

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,602 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring lower seat damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened lower spring plate broken (plastic) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 52,555 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 52,485 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,201 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2022 41,169 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,670 miles

cover fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 13 Jan 2021 32,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 29,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 28,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 25,439 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,239 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 18,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,584 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,440 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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HD05 UOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

HD05 UOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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