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MD55 HBC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,969 mi
Last recorded140,969 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 140,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,440 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 127,895 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 122,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes have some imbalance

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer

Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,210 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes have some imbalance

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,012 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,462 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,013 miles

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

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

nearside front coil sping is incomplete nears the end of the coil, is locate correctly when the vehicle is lowered into the normal running position without assistance

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,196 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)

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,985 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 HBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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