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HG55 SNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,467 mi
Last recorded144,467 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 SNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 144,467 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 128,050 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,023 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,427 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 92,427 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,406 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 83,406 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,424 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,301 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 62,298 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 55,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,958 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,554 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,178 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,500 miles

front discs worn inner edge

osr tyre low

rear brake line rep poor

Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,389 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,389 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,429 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,693 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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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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HG55 SNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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