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MH55 XYN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,635 mi
Last recorded97,635 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,478 miles

brake pipes greased with corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased with corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 22 May 2015 77,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 77,259 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes (rear portions) corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 70,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,770 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 63,770 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,175 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Metal brake pipes to rear brakes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,175 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Metal brake pipes to rear brakes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 49,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,169 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,211 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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MH55 XYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH55 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

MH55 XYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is MH55 XYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 XYN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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