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HV55 VGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,833 mi
Last recorded148,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,833 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all suspension items rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 146,785 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slighty corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 146,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slighty corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced scratched (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced scratched (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 144,533 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced scratched (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced scratched (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 133,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,078 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 120,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 100,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 100,283 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,186 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 84,163 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,880 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full under floor covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 67,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full under floor covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,388 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 55,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ebgine and full under floor covers fitted ,sill coners

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

full undertray + sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2008 39,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

full undertray + sill covers fitted

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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HV55 VGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV55 VGF, 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 HV55 VGF registered?

HV55 VGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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