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HT05 GFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,531 mi
Last recorded68,531 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,531 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 68,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,796 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded and spring carrier arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,561 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and spring carriers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 45,284 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both and under trays obscuring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 38,260 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 38,260 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 10,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 10,170 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 6,220 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 GFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

HT05 GFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is HT05 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 GFE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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