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HY55 SZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,914 mi
Last recorded115,914 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 SZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,914 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2025 115,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 112,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 108,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner steering rack ball joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,095 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 98,094 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front camber arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft coupling perished/cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,192 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 90,764 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 90,763 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside mirror glass delaminated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking to nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear outer gaiter cracked/per8ished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Camber arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,223 miles

front tyres wear on outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,193 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs light on (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,567 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,477 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 47,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,463 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 SZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SZX, 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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HY55 SZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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