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HJ55 ZSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,432 miles

Nail in N/S rear tyre

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

O/S front brake caliper nipple damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nail in N/S rear tyre

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,973 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,640 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 52,247 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,017 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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HJ55 ZSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ55 ZSV, 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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HJ55 ZSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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