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HV05 SNK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,604 mi
Last recorded132,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 SNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 132,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower SIDE FACING SUSPENSION ARM NOT IDENTICAL TO OTHERS

Fail 13 Sep 2021 131,861 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,512 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,726 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,725 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,191 miles

Rear anti roll "d" bushes worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,557 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre has worn bald on outside edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,615 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,890 miles

wipers poor starting to smear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear exhaust mounting corroded

offside door mirror frame damaged

offside front seat belt button missing

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,363 miles

esp light on

off side door mirror damaged wont fould in or out

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,684 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

incorrect size tyres fitted to to rear profile to big

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,621 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,621 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,396 miles

rear tyres the incorect size for this vehcle

Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

both front and rear wheels have got the wrong size tyres fitted to them

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,509 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 SNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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