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HN55 KZW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,905 mi
Last recorded144,905 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 144,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 144,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,562 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,356 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,798 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 71,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,217 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,217 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

nsr tyre on limit

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,463 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 47,463 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 32,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 23,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,649 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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HN55 KZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN55 KZW, 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 HN55 KZW registered?

HN55 KZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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