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HN05 DZC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,816 mi
Last recorded122,816 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 DZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 122,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 114,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,299 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 89,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,593 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 87,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,959 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,224 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 10 Apr 2018 79,224 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,295 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 76,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,639 miles

Front disc lipped

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut and perishing

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front disc lipped

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut and perishing

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,411 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,196 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,196 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

offside front tyre starting too wear slightly on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,355 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,071 miles

srs seatbelt warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

HN05 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is HN05 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 DZC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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