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HK05 YTP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,419 mi
Last recorded26,419 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 224,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 224,195 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 218,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 May 2011 194,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 168,680 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 168,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 135,517 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 135,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 108,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,984 miles

emission to clean for machine to measure

slight damage to nearside of vehicle

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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HK05 YTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK05 YTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 YTP registered?

HK05 YTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HK05 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 YTP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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