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HN55 MFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,085 mi
Last recorded129,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 MFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 129,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,644 miles

Front Both head lamp lens becoming opaque

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror lens deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 127,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both head lamp lens becoming opaque

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror lens deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,500 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 123,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 119,111 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,256 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear mounting bracket broken. exhaust end (6.1.2 (a))

Offside indicator side repeater light output degrading

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 117,256 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear mounting bracket broken. exhaust end (6.1.2 (a))

Offside indicator side repeater light output degrading

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,708 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,144 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking on shoulder - not repairable ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,413 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 72,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,922 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,348 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,304 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 MFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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