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MH54 FTJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,699 mi
Last recorded121,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 FTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 121,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 101,870 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,160 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,931 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,538 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 97,538 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

n/s and o/s headlamps deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,975 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 96,972 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 94,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 92,332 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 88,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 77,903 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,816 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2014 57,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,104 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,249 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,064 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,964 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 13,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,365 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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MH54 FTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MH54 FTJ, 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 MH54 FTJ registered?

MH54 FTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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