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M20 HCP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 HCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,400 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears plus unable to see bottom ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 55,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,885 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at offside.

Small hole in nearside front anti-roll bar link top gaiter.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Surface corrosion on rear flexible brake hose ferrules.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,839 miles

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 46,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,754 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 41,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,174 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 11 Dec 2012 39,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,983 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,822 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 21,822 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

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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M20 HCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M20 HCP, 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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M20 HCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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