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HY05 NZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,083 mi
Last recorded143,083 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 NZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 143,083 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 138,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 138,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 127,627 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 127,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 116,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 179,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 167,172 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 167,172 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 155,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,153 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 142,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 135,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 135,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,479 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not fully releasing (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 66,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,101 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,472 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r = seatbelt checked with seat in place.

cracks in both front suspension thrust arm front bushes.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,665 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 49,665 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,795 miles

both rear tyres are 3mm centre

o/s/f tyre 3mm centre and outer edge

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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HY05 NZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY05 NZX, 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 HY05 NZX registered?

HY05 NZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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