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HN05 TMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,027 mi
Last recorded83,027 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,027 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 83,027 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 76,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brakes have along travel on pedal but operate ok.

Fail 3 May 2017 76,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Service brakes have along travel on pedal but operate ok.

Pass 12 May 2016 68,735 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 63,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 60,734 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake retaining spring fitted incorrect

oil leak from transmission

wipers worn

Fail 18 May 2013 60,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake retaining spring fitted incorrect

oil leak from transmission

wipers worn

Pass 28 May 2012 58,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,335 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rubber boot split on o/s/f drop link

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,073 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 49,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,377 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2008 29,058 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 TMU 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 64.7%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

HN05 TMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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