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HK05 NZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,676 mi
Last recorded156,676 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,676 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 156,639 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 149,377 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2018 149,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure and fouling wheel when on lock to lock (1.6 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2017 139,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silenser (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2016 129,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint lower rear joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

sounds like air hose for turbo maybe split

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,172 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2014 108,184 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 108,184 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,176 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

front exhaust noisey

Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,463 miles

plastic covers fitted under engine

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 67,753 miles

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

emission test carried out no reading available engine running so clean

near side sill body kit damaged

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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HK05 NZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 HK05 NZD, 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 HK05 NZD registered?

HK05 NZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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