MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX SPLITING (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PERISHING/CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX SPLITING (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PERISHING/CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WERE ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM 1 OF 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted PAD HAS COME AWAY FROM BACKING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WERE ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
item removed from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
item removed from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear seat belt not checked/baby seat fitted
Rear anti roll bar badly corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front discs worn inner edge
osr tyre low
rear brake line rep poor
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front discs worn inner edge
osr tyre low
rear brake line rep poor
Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG55 SNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 HG55 SNJ, 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 HG55 SNJ registered?
HG55 SNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2005.
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