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HF05 PNV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,196 mi
Last recorded150,196 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 150,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 138,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 129,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 119,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,153 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 102,614 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,323 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,995 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules also perished (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules also perished (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,469 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,380 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,099 miles

Advise left front and right front support arm bushes worn.

Advise slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smeary

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smeary

Fail 30 Apr 2010 76,459 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smeary

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,219 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 PNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PNV, 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 PNV registered?

HF05 PNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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