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HF05 PFG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,926 mi
Last recorded136,926 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 PFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 129,483 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 129,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 111,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint [as marked ] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,237 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play tie rod end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light unit lens broken (1.2.1e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing nearside and offside rear (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,691 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,691 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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 18 Apr 2015 83,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust emissin deterted low on print

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,786 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,720 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,591 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,021 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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HF05 PFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

HF05 PFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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