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MD55 HAU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,116 mi
Last recorded179,116 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 179,116 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 179,116 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 172,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 167,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 167,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 161,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 157,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 152,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 149,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 144,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 141,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 137,433 miles

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

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 130,349 miles

oil leak

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

wipers worn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 130,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

oil leak

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

wipers worn

Pass 10 Nov 2014 120,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,166 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,599 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,367 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 72,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,834 miles

--STRONG ADVISE-- Off side and near side front brake discs worn on inner face

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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MD55 HAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MD55 HAU, 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 MD55 HAU registered?

MD55 HAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is MD55 HAU safe to buy?

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