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HN05 AHA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,087 mi
Last recorded91,087 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 AHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 91,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,671 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,606 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,781 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 74,309 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,219 miles

Front pads not visible

Rear pads not visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,611 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2017 66,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear tyres sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower ball joints play(slight)

Pass 5 May 2012 53,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 49,040 miles

ESP warning light on,

Pass 26 May 2010 43,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 May 2008 29,403 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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HN05 AHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HN05 AHA, 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 HN05 AHA registered?

HN05 AHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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