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MH05 CPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 89,477 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 89,470 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed below legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine misfires,running on 3 cylinders

Pass 12 May 2017 84,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2017 84,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 77,982 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2016 77,771 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 74,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 74,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,956 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 63,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2012 63,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/f inner wheel arch trim damaged, wires exposed and cut

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,848 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,217 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 CPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MH05 CPU, 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 CPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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