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HN05 DZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,118 mi
Last recorded67,118 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 67,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 54,022 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 47,108 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 47,105 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,362 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and covered in plastic (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres just on legal limit

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2022 46,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and covered in plastic (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres just on legal limit

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,706 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,446 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge of tread pattern

Fail 27 Jun 2018 41,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting hanger snapped but exhaust system is still fully supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge of tread pattern

Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,526 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,069 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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HN05 DZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DZD, 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 DZD registered?

HN05 DZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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