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HJ55 YHW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,768 mi
Last recorded107,768 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 107,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 106,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,898 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,489 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,628 miles

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

Offside Front link-rod dust cover perished

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,045 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 98,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,660 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,203 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 38,623 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,033 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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HJ55 YHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ55 YHW, 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 HJ55 YHW registered?

HJ55 YHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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