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HN54 WVF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,643 mi
Last recorded133,643 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 WVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 133,643 miles

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

engine management warning light on

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 31 Jan 2017 133,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

engine management warning light on

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 7 Oct 2016 131,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer rear side light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,399 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,042 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 110,041 miles

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

BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 94,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,580 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,237 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,783 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 49,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 WVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN54 WVF, 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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HN54 WVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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