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HV05 OGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,744 mi
Last recorded153,744 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 153,744 miles

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

Multiple rear suspension components starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar D bush

Fail 6 Mar 2019 153,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyre treads badly worn on the inner edge

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

Multiple rear suspension components starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 14 Mar 2018 146,182 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,390 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to wear on the inner egde

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 129,205 miles

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2016 129,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,206 miles

FRONT BREAK PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,780 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,401 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,435 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,642 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,288 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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HV05 OGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV05 OGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV05 OGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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