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MH02 RSH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,455 mi
Last recorded70,455 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 RSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,455 miles

Front brake pads getting low 70% worn

Front headlamps poor condition

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 68,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,568 miles

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,051 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides front/Both sides rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 63,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides front/Both sides rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2019 56,907 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 56,907 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 51,658 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2017 46,935 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,249 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 39,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,051 miles

Advise:child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Advise:n/s/f tyyre sidewall daamge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,662 miles

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall badly damaged & tyre perishing

Advise:n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Advise:o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing & splitting badly

Advise:o/s/r tyre 2mm tread centrally & nail in outer edge of tyre & perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,992 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 11,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 9,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,300 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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MH02 RSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MH02 RSH, 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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MH02 RSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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