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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration AV55HGF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3498cc
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- Expires 11 Feb 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 86,823 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027 16 Jun 202615 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 86,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,129 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,094 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025 16 Jun 202616 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Aim not visible (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Aim not visible (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,943 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,688 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023 16 Jun 202619 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,275 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,567 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,312 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2020 16 Jun 202623 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,594 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
23 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,594 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
25 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,065 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,824 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 16 Jun 202624 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,582 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 16 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,569 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,160 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 16 Jun 20265 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,574 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 16 Jun 20265 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
21 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,700 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 16 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,700 MI
16 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,576 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,024 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 16 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,019 MI
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AV55HGF was registered on 2005-09-30
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