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MF55 PHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,970 mi
Last recorded61,970 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 PHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 61,970 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot pedal operated parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 59,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 58,677 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 58,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,217 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 57,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,157 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads worn close to or near to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to replace as soon as possible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2020 53,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 21 Jul 2020 53,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn and deteriotaed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,908 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,685 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,685 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,862 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 43,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 38,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,195 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 31,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 22,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,671 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

full length factory fitted plastic under-floor covers & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,063 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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MF55 PHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF55 PHK, 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 MF55 PHK registered?

MF55 PHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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