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HD05 BYY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,073 mi
Last recorded51,073 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 BYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,073 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,653 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 48,653 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,185 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,632 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)

rear tyres showing signs of age spliting

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,175 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,693 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,960 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 23,960 miles

Offside Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HD05 BYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD05 BYY, 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 HD05 BYY registered?

HD05 BYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is HD05 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 BYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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