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HV05 SKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,100 mi
Last recorded117,100 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 117,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 105,476 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

under trays / engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 105,468 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

under trays / engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,855 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 101,855 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays / engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 94,958 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,364 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,557 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,297 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 78,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,278 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,580 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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HV05 SKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HV05 SKO, 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 HV05 SKO registered?

HV05 SKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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