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HY05 TTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,267 mi
Last recorded76,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,890 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 74,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 72,575 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 72,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 70,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 68,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,805 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,259 miles

Engine management defect warning light indicates fault.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,259 miles

Engine management defect warning light indicates fault.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,400 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low and worn at inside edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,460 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,629 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,685 miles

o/s and n/s frony tyres worn on edges

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 TTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY05 TTU registered?

HY05 TTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is HY05 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 TTU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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