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J20 HGH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,333 mi
Last recorded48,333 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 48,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 48,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2024 48,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 45,467 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,446 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle heavy underseal

Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,938 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dipstick missing, unable to check level

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,352 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe / floor pan heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to chassis and iron work

corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2017 39,659 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to chassis and iron work

corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2016 37,595 miles

Front brake backing plates corroded.x2

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

Rear underneath corrosion.

Fail 22 Dec 2016 37,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake backing plates corroded.x2

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

Rear underneath corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,197 miles

both rear brake pipes at flexi's slightly corroded

both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

dipstick missing

front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

front exhaust mount corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes at flexi's slightly corroded

both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

dipstick missing

front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

front exhaust mount corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,538 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components, drive shafts & subframe.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion to all suspension components, drive shafts & subframe.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 27,819 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 27,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,816 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 24,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,302 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,173 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,334 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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J20 HGH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J20 HGH, 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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J20 HGH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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