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HX05 XMY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,189 mi
Last recorded135,189 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 135,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 133,287 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 131,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 127,000 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle components & brake pipe both side slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Mar 2022 117,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 105,805 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriating in places

Fail 28 Apr 2021 105,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriating in places

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,919 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger has corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger has corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,983 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Nearside inner track rod ball joint slight play

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorating in places

Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Nearside inner track rod ball joint slight play

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorating in places

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,078 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked between tread

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,077 miles

Cuts to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Cuts to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2012 29,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,225 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 24,883 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 24,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 21,036 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 16,551 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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HX05 XMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX05 XMY, 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 HX05 XMY registered?

HX05 XMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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