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MH05 CTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,481 mi
Last recorded119,481 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 119,481 miles

advise exhaust flexi condition

advise o/s/f steering arm

advise rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2014 119,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise exhaust flexi condition

advise o/s/f steering arm

advise rear metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,695 miles

advise exhaust flexi condition

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,978 miles

ESP Dash warning lamp on

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,978 miles

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

ESP Dash warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,788 miles

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

advise both rear tyres

Fail 19 May 2009 23,539 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 23,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 18,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,075 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 CTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH05 CTU?

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What year was MH05 CTU registered?

MH05 CTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MH05 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 CTU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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