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MK55 RHA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,097 mi
Last recorded153,097 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,097 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 139,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 125,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 125,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 110,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 93,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 76,028 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 53,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,009 miles

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

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

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

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r service brake

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,303 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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MK55 RHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MK55 RHA, 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 MK55 RHA registered?

MK55 RHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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