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MH55 WHA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,902 mi
Last recorded154,902 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 WHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 154,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 147,700 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2016 147,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,453 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2015 138,453 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,532 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,646 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 109,646 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,147 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,584 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 88,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,283 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,280 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,292 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,160 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,825 miles

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

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

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

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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MH55 WHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MH55 WHA, 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 MH55 WHA registered?

MH55 WHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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