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HY55 SZE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,137 miles

Blades worn

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 74,137 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Blades worn

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2011 127,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 106,708 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,167 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 74,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HY55 SZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY55 SZE, 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 HY55 SZE registered?

HY55 SZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is HY55 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 SZE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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