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HN05 THX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,963 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,963 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 85,661 miles

centre/rear exhaust join corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre splitting inner sidewall

Fail 19 May 2014 85,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

centre/rear exhaust join corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre splitting inner sidewall

Pass 2 May 2013 79,366 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust mounting defective

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,366 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust mounting defective

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,588 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 71,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 63,339 miles

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

naildetected in nearside rear tyre (inside edge)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 63,333 miles

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

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

naildetected in nearside rear tyre (inside edge)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,706 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some damage on n/s/f tyre wall

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 THX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

HN05 THX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is HN05 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 THX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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