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MD55 HBH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,351 mi
Last recorded104,351 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,351 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 95,075 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 89,853 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,501 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 68,493 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both headlamps crazing

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced crazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced crazed (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,559 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear number plate secured by cable ties to another numberplate

Cut in tread of N/S/F tyre down to cord but within requirements. Recommend repair

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,497 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 31,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,781 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 HBH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

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

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The MOT history for MD55 HBH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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