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HF55 DFP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,103 mi
Last recorded212,103 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 212,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 210,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 203,695 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 203,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 193,721 miles

Rear parking brake imbalanced, o/s lower effort

Pass 5 Jun 2020 187,553 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 178,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 172,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 169,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 163,225 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 158,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s n/s rear coilsprings corrodeing and limited inspection on bottom

Fail 2 Apr 2015 158,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s n/s rear coilsprings corrodeing and limited inspection on bottom

Pass 31 Mar 2014 151,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 143,598 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 143,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 117,716 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle (covers fitted)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,504 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle (covers fitted)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,914 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,669 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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HF55 DFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DFP, 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 HF55 DFP registered?

HF55 DFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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