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HIL 3077

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,229 mi
Last recorded84,229 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 3077
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 84,229 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2017 77,679 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,416 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,370 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,132 miles

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

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

no emissions results as vechile has a diesel particulate filter.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,158 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 30,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,641 miles

Diesel particulate filter fitted. No emission print out available.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,550 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 10,153 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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HIL 3077 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HIL 3077, 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 HIL 3077 registered?

HIL 3077 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HIL 3077 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 3077 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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