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HY05 TAV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,724 mi
Last recorded171,724 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 171,724 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 261,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 248,306 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 248,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 138,554 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 138,197 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 131,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 119,853 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 108,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 108,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

e.m.l. light on

slight diff oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 93,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

e.m.l. light on

slight diff oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,743 miles

front discs ridged

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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HY05 TAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY05 TAV, 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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HY05 TAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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