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HT05 GEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,061 mi
Last recorded92,061 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 GEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,061 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,533 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on s/wall

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit /nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

engine managerment light on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Front under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on s/wall

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit /nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

engine managerment light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,028 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,436 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,351 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 25,298 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,097 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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HT05 GEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HT05 GEU, 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 HT05 GEU registered?

HT05 GEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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