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HT05 GGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,748 mi
Last recorded148,748 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,748 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 148,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid modification (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid modification (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,165 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,277 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroding on inner face, pads 5 - 6mm

rear brake discs corroding on inner face, pads 4 - 5mm

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,671 miles

bleed nipple on offside front brake caliper broken off flush, no leaks at this time

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on both inner and outer tread

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust hanger broken, system still supported

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,358 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken but system still supported ok

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,481 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,481 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,379 miles

Front tyres are worn at edges,

Rear tyres are worn at centers close to limits.

Slight play at offside inner steering rack.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,160 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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HT05 GGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HT05 GGO, 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 HT05 GGO registered?

HT05 GGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is HT05 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 GGO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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