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HF55 DKN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,041 mi
Last recorded156,041 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 156,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 143,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 143,720 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint METAL ARM (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 134,115 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 134,097 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 121,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 92,086 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,434 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 DKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DKN, 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 DKN registered?

HF55 DKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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The MOT history for HF55 DKN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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