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HN05 DZH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,106 mi
Last recorded83,106 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,106 miles

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

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

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

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

general car underneath corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 76,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,094 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,839 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,089 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 64,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,383 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 56,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2017 56,735 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,784 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 49,777 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 46,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 46,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,698 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 37,756 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 33,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 33,997 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,582 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 36,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,576 miles

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

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

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

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 DZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZH, 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 DZH registered?

HN05 DZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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