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HN05 YUY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,890 mi
Last recorded113,890 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 YUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 113,890 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 111,400 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 111,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion rear subframe

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 108,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 105,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 105,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 101,781 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 101,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 2 Jun 2021 98,537 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 98,493 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 96,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle has small stone chip in screen

Fail 26 May 2020 96,224 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle has small stone chip in screen

Pass 14 May 2019 92,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 87,463 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection

slight chip to windscreen nearside

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to outer edge, also pressure appears low. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 75,480 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 52,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2012 46,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 37,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,846 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 18,254 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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HN05 YUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HN05 YUY, 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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HN05 YUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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