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SW05VHJ
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VHJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 26 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,749 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,746 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,496 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2024 13 Jun 202619 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,833 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,468 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,169 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,809 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,644 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019 13 Jun 202612 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,526 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018 13 Jun 20265 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,104 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 13 Jun 202618 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,858 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
18 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,985 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 13 Jun 202628 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,270 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014 13 Jun 202623 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
1 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,549 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
9 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,745 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012 13 Jun 20269 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,947 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 13 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,875 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,351 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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SW05VHJ was registered on 2005-03-24
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