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MH05 HHR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,307 mi
Last recorded90,307 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 90,307 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 90,307 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,079 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 74,841 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 66,500 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 66,499 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 65,613 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 64,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,114 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disks corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 49,510 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disks corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 48,629 miles

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

rear brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 9 May 2013 46,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 40,661 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 32,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 15,075 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 HHR 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 81%.

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 HHR, 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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What year was MH05 HHR registered?

MH05 HHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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