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HV05 YLU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,967 mi
Last recorded90,967 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 90,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,863 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from rear view mirror and toy on dashboard ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 71,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,627 miles

REAR BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,627 miles

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

REAR BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,931 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

N/S REAR SEAT BELT HAS CUT

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,641 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,289 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,807 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,132 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,437 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,338 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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HV05 YLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HV05 YLU, 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 HV05 YLU registered?

HV05 YLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HV05 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 YLU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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