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HX54 VHB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,820 mi
Last recorded112,820 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 VHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,820 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 98,600 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,418 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 30 May 2014 89,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil temp not measured doing emissions test due to vehicle not fitted with dipstick

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,215 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,292 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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HX54 VHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HX54 VHB, 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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HX54 VHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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