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HG55 EWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,768 mi
Last recorded96,768 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Under Body Corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,601 miles

rear suspenion and subframe rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2024 95,600 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear suspenion and subframe rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,263 miles

Underbody components rusty

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,067 miles

All underbody components slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 93,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All underbody components slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 91,410 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts, very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 87,447 miles

brake pedal soft

Fail 13 May 2019 87,445 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

brake pedal soft

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,528 miles

minor blows on exhsust

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,515 miles

Front wish bone rear bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has some play

exhaust has miner blow

one jet blocked on washers

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,332 miles

slight play in front play wheel barings

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres near limit

slight play in front play wheel barings

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,962 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,962 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear warning on.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,214 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,925 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,518 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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HG55 EWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG55 EWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 EWO registered?

HG55 EWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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