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HY05 ODG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,045 mi
Last recorded95,045 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ODG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,638 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer and cut's to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

under tray and engine cover fitted

wet test

Fail 19 Feb 2018 77,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer and cut's to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

under tray and engine cover fitted

wet test

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,055 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake pads BELOW SERVICE STANDARD

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,973 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,608 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,035 miles

damage to nearside front lower valance

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,268 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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HY05 ODG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HY05 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

HY05 ODG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 ODG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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