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NY54 HZR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,759 mi
Last recorded88,759 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 HZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 88,759 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is right on limit of 1.6 mm and badly perished on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is close to limit and is badly perished and failing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension front arm is fouling anti roll bar

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear pads warning lamp illuminated but pads are ok

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,951 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 83,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,410 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 83,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,038 miles

Central exhaust hanger bracket adrift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,959 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 77,959 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect in dazzle zone. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,843 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 61,843 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,360 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,491 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 44,491 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre hanger is insecure.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,600 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 38,595 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)

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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NY54 HZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NY54 HZR, 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 NY54 HZR registered?

NY54 HZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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