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MH05 GYN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,404 mi
Last recorded115,404 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 GYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 115,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 110,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 105,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,996 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust silencer box rusty/tatty - not leaking

front exhaust bracket broken - pipe still supported

under trays fiited

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,299 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake slight judder/distortion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2017 89,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake slight judder/distortion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays, engine covers and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,497 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,391 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2015 70,740 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 63,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2014 63,747 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 54,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,265 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 44,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 34,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 22,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,860 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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