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HY05 TCX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,579 mi
Last recorded118,579 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 118,579 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 116,171 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 113,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,029 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 107,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 107,492 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. 8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake requirements only just meet 16%

Fail 16 Nov 2020 105,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. 8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake requirements only just meet 16%

Pass 14 May 2019 100,417 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 100,417 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 97,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,988 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,982 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 82,088 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 75,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 58,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,201 miles

both rear tyres are close to limit

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 TCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

HY05 TCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is HY05 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 TCX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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