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HX05 WBG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,330 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 114,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,519 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,433 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,912 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. ns0205/55x16 os 215/55x16 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,481 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner & outer edges, worn to just above canvas & rubber very soft

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,240 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,766 miles

1) front number plate damaged 2) front brake discs worn 3) front brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,666 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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HX05 WBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HX05 WBG, 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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HX05 WBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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