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HJ05 XAG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 95,179 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2021 95,169 miles

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))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 95,133 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,929 miles

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 6 Mar 2020 93,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 90,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,890 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,890 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,105 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,225 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,168 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake pipe corroding at end

Rear silencer inlet pipe corroded/broken

Fail 24 Feb 2014 63,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,992 miles

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.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 51,869 miles

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.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,542 miles

Nearside front tyre edge worn to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 39,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,954 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r ,belt not checked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,043 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 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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