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HN55 XNS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,949 mi
Last recorded144,949 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 144,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 139,173 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 132,233 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 132,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 123,189 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 112,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 112,317 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 103,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,634 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 92,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,194 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,194 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as outer side wall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front tyre has outer side wall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre as outer side wall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front tyre has outer side wall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,865 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,003 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,345 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 55,345 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,551 miles

front wipers have slight smear.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 48,551 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers have slight smear.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,825 miles

Near side park brake less effective than off side

Fail 10 Nov 2010 36,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,176 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 XNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

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

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