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MH55 XGV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,181 mi
Last recorded116,181 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 116,126 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,166 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 113,166 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,863 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,009 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,777 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,777 miles

coil spring broken off side rear (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,568 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,647 miles

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

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

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 XGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

MH55 XGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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