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HN55 AOE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,661 mi
Last recorded204,661 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 204,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 204,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 197,481 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 197,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 197,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 191,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever does not return all the way, likely sticking mechanism under rear seats (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 191,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever does not return all the way, likely sticking mechanism under rear seats (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 188,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake performance on limit of 16%

Pass 4 Mar 2019 183,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside handbrake low efficiency

Pass 26 Feb 2018 174,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 155,990 miles

front brake pads on limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and has nail in tread

offside front upper drop link gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,734 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,329 miles

both number plates starting to delaminate

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,919 miles

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

front number plate slighty damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,763 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,758 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HN55 AOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN55 AOE, 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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HN55 AOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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