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HY55 WKR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,400 mi
Last recorded155,400 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 155,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear quarter damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 141,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 132,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,007 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,620 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,761 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,067 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 97,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,163 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,583 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 58,583 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,160 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)

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 WKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

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

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