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MD55 HBB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,098 mi
Last recorded205,098 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 205,098 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2018 189,705 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chip in screen

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 189,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chip in screen

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 179,998 miles

both front lower arm bushes splitting slight play

front brake disc worn not weakened

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 197,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower arm closest to rear of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm bushes splitting slight play

front brake disc worn not weakened

offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 179,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower arm closest to rear of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

both front lower arm bushes splitting slight play

front brake disc worn not weakened

offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 170,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 163,758 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 156,897 miles

Slight corrosion to N/S/R coil spring

Pass 31 Oct 2013 148,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 141,540 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 133,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 124,523 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 117,618 miles

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,686 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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MD55 HBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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