MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,179 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside , lens faded , recommend renewal . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most fitted one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear parking brake only just met minimum requirements
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside minor (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside minor (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside minor (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside minor (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm advise replace (4.1.E.1)
1.nearside wiper blade slight smear .2engine light on dash3.under trays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms front to vehicle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm slight surface cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour and both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner /cut (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1.nearside wiper blade slight smear .2engine light on dash3.under trays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms front to vehicle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm slight surface cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre worn to limit
Brake pipe corroding at offside rear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear brake pipe corroding at end
Rear silencer inlet pipe corroded/broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear brake pipe corroding at end
Rear silencer inlet pipe corroded/broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake pads wearing low
Rear silencer inlet-pipe bracket corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust rear silencer inlet pipe hanger corroded
Part-check only of rear seat belts (child seats fitted)
Unable to readily view some testable areas due to coverings etc.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust rear silencer inlet pipe hanger corroded
Part-check only of rear seat belts (child seats fitted)
Unable to readily view some testable areas due to coverings etc.
Nearside front tyre edge worn to limit
Nearside front tyre outer edge worn
Partial check only- offside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)
Play within nearside rear shock absorber (damper).
Rear tyres low on tread esp. nearside (worn to limit)
Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre outer edge worn
Partial check only- offside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)
Play within nearside rear shock absorber (damper).
Rear tyres low on tread esp. nearside (worn to limit)
Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling
child seat fitted o/s/r ,belt not checked
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HJ05 XAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 HJ05 XAG, 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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HJ05 XAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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