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HY05 TTF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,065 mi
Last recorded66,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 TTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 66,065 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 59,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 51,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr/osr ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fluid leak rear axle

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 35,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 28,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,212 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,041 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,468 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,636 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,839 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge (centre 3/4 of tyre tread above 1.6mm)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,951 miles

N/S/F tyre 0mm on inner edge. Centre 3/4 above 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,061 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,046 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 15,186 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 12,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 9,807 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 TTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TTF, 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 TTF registered?

HY05 TTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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