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HG05 SJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,801 mi
Last recorded111,801 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,801 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 111,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 109,137 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 109,118 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear seatbelt very slightly frayed

Fail 5 Apr 2018 103,136 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 95,514 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 95,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting fractured (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 79,229 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 65,448 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 65,447 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 57,117 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 57,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 52,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,633 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,777 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 35,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,387 miles

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.

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 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.

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