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HN54 WVK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 WVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019
Pass 26 Jun 2018

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

long travel handbrake

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2018

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 125,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,316 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2015 123,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,125 miles

front brake pads getting down

front number plate slightly damaged

parking brake low in effort

parking brake pedal return spring weak

stone chip in offside windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,804 miles

engine man light on

front number plate damaged part missing, advise replacing

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front fog light damaged and not working

offside parking brake low in effort, advise attention

one centre exhaust hanger missing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,804 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

engine man light on

front number plate damaged part missing, advise replacing

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front fog light damaged and not working

offside parking brake low in effort, advise attention

one centre exhaust hanger missing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,278 miles

stone chip in windscreen

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2012 85,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on edges

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,082 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front fog light damaged

offside front tyre heavily worn on edge

stone chip in offside windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre worn low.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,194 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre worn low

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,445 miles

front brake discs in poor condition, advise replacing.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 54,445 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake discs in poor condition, advise replacing.

front number plate damaged.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,308 miles

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

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

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

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 WVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 HN54 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

HN54 WVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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