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HY55 UDT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,685 mi
Last recorded82,685 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated going into the shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 82,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated going into the shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 68,205 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 63,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 62,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,457 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 61,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken recommend not driving until repaired (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,579 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,814 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 31,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,788 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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HY55 UDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HY55 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

HY55 UDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is HY55 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 UDT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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