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HJ05 BGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,945 mi
Last recorded51,945 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 BGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 51,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,637 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 35,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 31,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,626 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 22,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,017 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 9,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 9,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 7,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,231 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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HJ05 BGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ05 BGO, 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 HJ05 BGO registered?

HJ05 BGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is HJ05 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 BGO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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