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HN05 DWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,039 mi
Last recorded227,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 227,039 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 216,396 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 193,359 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner steering rack arm as movement

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front, lower front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 193,359 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside front, lower rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner steering rack arm as movement

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front, lower front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 169,926 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 169,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2015 153,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,040 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 143,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,204 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 128,284 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 120,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 120,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 111,664 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 102,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,946 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 DWZ 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 HN05 DWZ, 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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HN05 DWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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