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MD04 HMD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,910 mi
Last recorded116,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,910 miles

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 116,774 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,683 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 104,683 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 104,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension bushes worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine lamp on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine lamp on.oil leak and both front wheel bearings slight play.both rear tyres worn near limit

rear coil springs and both front to rear brake pipes slightly corrroded,

Fail 15 Jun 2015 92,119 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine lamp on.oil leak and both front wheel bearings slight play.both rear tyres worn near limit

rear coil springs and both front to rear brake pipes slightly corrroded,

Pass 24 May 2014 83,870 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp is on

park brake warning lamp stays illuminated after parkbrake is released

rear tyres are of a different aspect ratio to those fitted to the front tyres

recommend tracking check

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,296 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,296 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,913 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 48,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,111 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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MD04 HMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MD04 HMD, 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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MD04 HMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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