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HV05 SMO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,522 mi
Last recorded196,522 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 196,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 194,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 192,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 189,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly hazy/distorted mirror glass - however the view to the rear is suitable (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 185,348 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass slightly hazy/distorted view, however does not affect driver view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 178,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate slightly damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly distorted/hazy (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 178,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate slightly damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly distorted/hazy (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 171,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 160,070 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 152,637 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides cross strut arms (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded and has a small hole init

poor connections to near side number plate light

Pass 23 Sep 2014 140,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on edges

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust mountingt bracket and clamp corroding

Small chips in screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 134,002 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,256 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 123,256 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S/F tyre flat

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 113,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 98,887 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 98,887 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,361 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2009 84,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,907 miles

lip on front brake discs.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,907 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

lip on front brake discs.

unable to see inner rear brake pads

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 SMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

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

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