MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,801 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
engine cover/s and undertray/s fitted obscuring view
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
engine cover/s and undertray/s fitted obscuring view
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust mounting broken, still secure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear seatbelt very slightly frayed
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear seatbelt very slightly frayed
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting fractured (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG05 SJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?
HG05 SJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is HG05 SJO safe to buy?
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