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HD54 JVU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,628 mi
Last recorded90,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 JVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 73,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2014 39,143 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 23 Jan 2013 34,669 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 29,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,885 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,781 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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HD54 JVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HD54 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

HD54 JVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is HD54 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD54 JVU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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