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HY05 OEH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,635 mi
Last recorded93,635 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 OEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 93,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Flog light not working

Nearside Front Top suspension mount play / Noisy

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount play / Noisy

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Oct 2025 89,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Mirror held on with tape

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,470 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,162 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,162 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,712 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,255 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,134 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,926 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,186 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,313 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,313 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,131 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 31,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,374 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 OEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

HY05 OEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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