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HF54 NCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

148,795 mi
Last recorded148,795 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 148,795 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 135,133 miles

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

corrosion rear subframe

Pass 6 Jan 2024 116,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,706 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror discoloured

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,559 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,425 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 89,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,543 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 79,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,276 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,647 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,319 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,810 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,527 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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HF54 NCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HF54 NCJ, 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 HF54 NCJ registered?

HF54 NCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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