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HK05 YUB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,759 mi
Last recorded97,759 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,759 miles

bonnet release lever broken

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,370 miles

Front Bonnet release lever broken

Front Exhaust manifold has a slight crack

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Parking brake requires adjustment but passed brake test (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn

Off side front tyre low outer edge

Off side front tyre perished

Off side rear tyre getting low

Off side rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn

Off side front tyre low outer edge

Off side front tyre perished

Off side rear tyre getting low

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,409 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 65,409 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,280 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,635 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/f tyre worn very close to cords

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,635 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/f tyre worn very close to cords

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all under side covered in trays

front discs lipped around edges

minor chips in windscreen

n/s door mirror base showing wear in fixing

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

plastic sills

rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 30 Jun 2011 43,211 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,211 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,537 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,179 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 22,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HK05 YUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

HK05 YUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is HK05 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 YUB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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