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MH55 WGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,862 mi
Last recorded116,862 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 116,862 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2021 112,177 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2021 112,177 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,034 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,618 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,891 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,675 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,077 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,610 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,864 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 49,864 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,161 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges.

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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MH55 WGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MH55 WGJ, 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 MH55 WGJ registered?

MH55 WGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is MH55 WGJ safe to buy?

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