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FG55 HMX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,647 mi
Last recorded90,647 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 90,647 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,389 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 88,382 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 85,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,236 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 84,236 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 75,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 75,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,359 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2018 75,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,729 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,078 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,091 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 48,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,249 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,203 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,770 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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FG55 HMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FG55 HMX, 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 FG55 HMX registered?

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

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