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HX05 WGV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,067 mi
Last recorded127,067 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2022 127,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2016 115,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT And rear strip check discs and inner pads all round scored worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGE VERY LOW CLOSE TO CORDS CHANGE NOW ONLY JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT NOW

Pass 19 Dec 2015 105,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 95,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,768 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,492 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 64,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,511 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,495 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,643 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 WGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

HX05 WGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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