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HF55 DFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,680 mi
Last recorded187,680 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 187,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 180,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

general under body corrosion to rear sections

Pass 21 Apr 2018 175,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front seat not tilting forward[three door model]

Pass 8 May 2017 169,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers & under trays fitted

esp light on intermittent

Fail 29 Apr 2017 169,554 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 158,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 144,937 miles

front brakes slight imbalance at 15%

Fail 1 May 2015 144,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brakes slight imbalance at 15%

offside front seat not tilting forward [two door model]

Pass 2 May 2014 131,574 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 131,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 118,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 104,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 104,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,193 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,823 miles

Nearside 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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HF55 DFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF55 DFA, 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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HF55 DFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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