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MH05 HPL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,016 mi
Last recorded84,016 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 84,016 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 84,012 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,779 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 83,126 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 14 May 2019 83,126 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar drifting to offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 26 May 2018 81,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 81,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 81,897 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 79,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 76,026 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 70,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 61,860 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres edges running off

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres edges running off

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,794 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,794 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,585 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 HPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HPL, 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 HPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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