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HG05 ONZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,545 mi
Last recorded101,545 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ONZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,024 miles

Child seat fitted passengers side rear

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted to sides, sills, engine and transmission components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,024 miles

Child seat fitted passengers side rear

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic covers fitted to sides, sills, engine and transmission components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,372 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 76,372 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,399 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,271 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 ONZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ registered?

HG05 ONZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is HG05 ONZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 ONZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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