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HF05 OCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,937 mi
Last recorded76,937 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 OCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,047 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges + cracking

2 rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 65,745 miles

eml on

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 11 May 2015 58,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 50,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,164 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 17,066 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls have long cracks appearing

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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HF05 OCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HF05 OCZ, 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 HF05 OCZ registered?

HF05 OCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is HF05 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 OCZ 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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