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HN05 JJU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,636 mi
Last recorded104,636 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,636 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2016 96,899 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 95,539 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 86,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,963 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 76,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,125 miles

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

Tracking is advised

Fail 28 Apr 2012 67,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tracking is advised

Pass 5 May 2011 57,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,278 miles

Rear indicator bulbs fading

Fail 11 Jun 2010 50,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine management light on

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

Rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 30 May 2009 40,611 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,415 miles

Parking brake requires adjusting

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 JJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

HN05 JJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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