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HN55 MGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

182,628 mi
Last recorded182,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 182,628 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 173,828 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 164,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on rear suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 151,692 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 151,692 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 136,843 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,265 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,394 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,338 miles

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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HN55 MGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HN55 MGJ, 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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What year was HN55 MGJ registered?

HN55 MGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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