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HG05 DSE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,289 mi
Last recorded163,289 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 DSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 163,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 163,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 154,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 148,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,497 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 141,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,497 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 135,492 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 124,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 124,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 114,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 114,076 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 105,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog light is loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2017 105,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog light is loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 96,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 96,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 87,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 77,970 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 69,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 48,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,961 miles

Advise tyre valve slightly perished.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,224 miles

front right tyre wearing on extreme outer edge.

front wipers starting to smear.

rear left valve cap deteriorating.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,046 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 36,046 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front wipers smear.

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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HG05 DSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG05 DSE, 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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HG05 DSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HG05 DSE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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