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HR 4041

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,821 mi
Last recorded95,821 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR 4041
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,847 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel Arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,304 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,718 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,535 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,686 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,929 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,855 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,944 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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HR 4041 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HR 4041, 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 HR 4041 registered?

HR 4041 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is HR 4041 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HR 4041 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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