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LA51 HAT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 HAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,945 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,810 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,333 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,623 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 84,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 79,907 miles

Engine Management Warning lamp illuminated.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box link pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 67,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,221 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumper-lower valence.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn to 0mm on the outer edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2013 36,492 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 24,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,748 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 23,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,916 miles

underbody covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,311 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 17,311 miles

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

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)

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

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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LA51 HAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LA51 HAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 HAT registered?

LA51 HAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is LA51 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 HAT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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