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HN54 DLY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 85,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,458 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 84,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 80,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,063 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 75,921 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,784 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,599 miles

Offside Front fog light intensity reduced

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,006 miles

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

sill covers + undertrays fitted

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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HN54 DLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HN54 DLY, 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 HN54 DLY registered?

HN54 DLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is HN54 DLY safe to buy?

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