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HK54 PWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 PWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,244 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 112,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 112,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 104,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 100,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,523 miles

both front&rear pads close 1.5mm

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,747 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,747 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,473 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,221 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,931 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,266 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,262 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,691 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 28,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,042 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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HK54 PWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HK54 PWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK54 PWZ registered?

HK54 PWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is HK54 PWZ safe to buy?

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