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HD05 MYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 MYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 149,383 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 149,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 147,105 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged/ worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 147,104 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged/ worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 143,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers not parking

Pass 12 Jan 2023 140,647 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 12 Jan 2023 140,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wipers not parking

Pass 24 Dec 2021 136,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 136,627 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,250 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber top mountings noisy

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 21 Dec 2020 132,231 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber top mountings noisy

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,303 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 119,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,903 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,157 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,428 miles

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 MYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HD05 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

HD05 MYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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