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HX05 WDJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,808 mi
Last recorded106,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 106,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 102,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,719 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 90,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight lenses tarnished

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,886 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 82,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,029 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 79,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) bonding starting to lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear)bonding starting to lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,250 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 8 Apr 2016 72,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing. 2010.

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

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage and is perishing. 2010.

Rear Lower Antiroll bar corroding.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light stonechip damage in zone "A".

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)

Offside front tyre has deep sidewall damage but no ply or cords exposed.

Offside rear brake pads getting low.

Rear antiroll bar corroding.

Rear tyre size: 245-35ZR 18.

Stonechip damage to the nearside of the front windscreen in the swept area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall,No cords showing.

Rear antiroll bar corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall,No cords showing.

Rear antiroll bar corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,866 miles

Deep tear in offside front tyre sidewall, no cords exposed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 57,866 miles

Deep tear in offside front tyre sidewall, no cords exposed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,410 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,272 miles

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)

various damage to o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,471 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

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 WDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WDJ, 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 HX05 WDJ registered?

HX05 WDJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is HX05 WDJ safe to buy?

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