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HJ05 LYA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,179 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 89,179 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,513 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,334 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,399 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 35,399 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,502 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 19,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside edge

o/s/r tyre on 3.mm n/s/r tyre on 2.mm

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play o/s & n/s front wheels

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,578 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside edge

o/s/r tyre on 3.mm n/s/r tyre on 2.mm

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play o/s & n/s front wheels

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,449 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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HJ05 LYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HJ05 LYA, 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 HJ05 LYA registered?

HJ05 LYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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