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MH05 ANP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,019 mi
Last recorded151,019 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 ANP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 151,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Inner and outer Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Inner Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Inner Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Inner Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 28 May 2026 151,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Inner and outer Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Polished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Inner Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Inner Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Polished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread and Inner Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 12 May 2026 150,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 128,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 108,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 91,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2023 90,979 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 89,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 87,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 86,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,991 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,646 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 83,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,735 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 79,104 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 79,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,772 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,474 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

tracking check

Pass 6 May 2008 17,426 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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MH05 ANP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH05 ANP, 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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MH05 ANP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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