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HG05 LPN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,561 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 103,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,197 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,387 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,009 miles

OSF TYRE BOLD ON EDGE (225/45/17)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 58,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

OSF TYRE BOLD ON EDGE (225/45/17)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,768 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 36,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,976 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 24,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 24,857 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 19,154 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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HG05 LPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HG05 LPN, 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 HG05 LPN registered?

HG05 LPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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