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HD54 PUK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,497 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 86,496 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,379 miles

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Slight play in o/s steering

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,591 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Corrosion to exhaust mounting brackets

Heavy corrosion to rear coil springs

Service wear to front brake discs

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 65,724 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm (245/40/17)

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 54,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,402 miles

both rear tyres worn on raised edges

nearside front tyre worn to 2.0mm on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2011 43,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on raised edges

nearside front tyre worn to 2.0mm on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2010 32,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 31,390 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,348 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,532 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 PUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

HD54 PUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is HD54 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD54 PUK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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