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MC05 XHB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,948 mi
Last recorded105,948 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,948 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 105,948 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 101,514 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 101,514 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 95,196 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 95,196 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 88,258 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 82,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 79,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 70,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 70,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,748 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,624 miles

Both rear tyres worn

N/S/F fog lamp lens damaged

N/S/F wheel out of shape

O/S/F tyre cut & worn on outer edge

Rear indicators showing slightly white

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,958 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,958 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,653 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,238 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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MC05 XHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MC05 XHB, 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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What year was MC05 XHB registered?

MC05 XHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is MC05 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 XHB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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