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HK54 PVU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,920 mi
Last recorded139,920 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 PVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 139,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2022 136,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 132,463 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,009 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS CRACKED...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR DROP LINKS...

Fail 20 Jun 2019 127,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS CRACKED...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR DROP LINKS...

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,169 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUSTY AND SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSHES...

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES...

SPLITS IN INNER SIDE WALLS OF FRONT TYRES...

Fail 12 Jul 2018 117,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR MOST... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUSTY AND SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSHES...

REAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES...

SPLITS IN INNER SIDE WALLS OF FRONT TYRES...

Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f fog light glass broken

Fail 12 Jul 2017 107,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,253 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays and engine covers obscuring the view of some items

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S rear parking brake low on effort (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays and engine covers obscuring the view of some items

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S rear parking brake low on effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,324 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise cut in outside side wall of n/s/front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise cut in outside side wall of n/s/front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,687 miles

one of the exhust mountings on rear has rusted off

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,734 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,201 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)

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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HK54 PVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK54 PVU, 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 HK54 PVU registered?

HK54 PVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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