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DE55 YHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,825 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 96,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,432 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 94,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,639 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,900 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 88,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,129 miles

Offside Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 86,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,374 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 83,351 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,417 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 79,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 75,340 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 63,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,418 miles

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

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

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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DE55 YHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE55 YHD, 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 DE55 YHD registered?

DE55 YHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DE55 YHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 YHD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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