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MH05 PUR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,836 mi
Last recorded129,836 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,317 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underside of vehicle covered by trays.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underside of vehicle covered by trays.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,483 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,483 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,401 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm

fronts discs surface corrosion

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,022 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,422 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,289 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 PUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PUR, 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 PUR registered?

MH05 PUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MH05 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 PUR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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