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HD54 JVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,251 mi
Last recorded129,251 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 JVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 129,251 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 129,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 125,360 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 125,359 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 118,298 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,803 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,802 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,575 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged but still readable

Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,627 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,627 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,718 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,890 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 71,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 71,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 66,777 miles

Undertrays fitted and covers to N/S and O/S not allowing full inspection tested as best possible

Pass 11 May 2011 61,416 miles

Engine requires one litre of oil to reach max

Pass 13 May 2010 56,352 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 51,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,100 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 46,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HD54 JVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HD54 JVN, 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 HD54 JVN registered?

HD54 JVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is HD54 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD54 JVN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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