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N7 HAV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,596 mi
Last recorded65,596 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 HAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1/6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 59,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,944 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 55,944 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,725 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,578 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 2 Aug 2019 46,124 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,381 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 36,363 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,407 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,400 miles

all brake discs worn but pads all ok

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,480 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2012 19,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag srs light on

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Aug 2012 19,405 miles

airbag srs light on

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,138 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight damage to n/s/f tyre kerb protector

Fail 13 Aug 2011 15,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight damage to n/s/f tyre kerb protector

Pass 21 Aug 2010 12,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,511 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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N7 HAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 N7 HAV, 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 N7 HAV registered?

N7 HAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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