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PA05 HVT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,235 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 91,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front brake pads below 50%

near side front disc badlt scored an lipped

near side rear brake pads are low

near side rear disc has lipped

off side front brake pads below 50%

off side front disc badly scored an lipped

off side rear brake pads are low

off side rear disc has lipped

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,656 miles

nearside and offside front tyres carcasses are splitting and perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres carcasses are splitting and perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,488 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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PA05 HVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PA05 HVT, 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 PA05 HVT registered?

PA05 HVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is PA05 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA05 HVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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