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HN55 XNR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper blades getting poor.

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lense Broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside and Offside front Lower Ball Joint Inner Bush Deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lense Broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside and Offside front Lower Ball Joint Inner Bush Deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,642 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on various brake pipe's

Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,256 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,892 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 48,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,602 miles

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

both front tyres splitting in sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,481 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 XNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN55 XNR registered?

HN55 XNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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