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HF05 PXT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 135,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 135,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,268 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 110,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,759 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,347 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16-91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast hangers slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,912 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,091 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,680 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

HF05 PXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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