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MH55 ZRR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,521 mi
Last recorded108,521 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 108,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,256 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 104,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,623 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 97,336 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 94,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,821 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2019 85,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 82,146 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 79,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,961 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,572 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 72,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,678 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,229 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 55,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,577 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 ZRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH55 ZRR registered?

MH55 ZRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is MH55 ZRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 ZRR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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