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FG55 HMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

207,543 mi
Last recorded207,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 207,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 195,791 miles

Advise left front tyre worn on edge.

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 184,393 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 172,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 163,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hid light kit fitted to headlights

Pass 19 Nov 2012 146,286 miles

n/s/rear hand brake slightly low in effort

boht front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 134,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 123,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,543 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 107,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 88,419 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FG55 HMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG55 HMJ registered?

FG55 HMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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