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HY55 WLC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,845 mi
Last recorded54,845 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 52,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 48,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 46,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 45,883 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2023 45,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2022 43,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 42,385 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,785 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,078 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,072 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 40,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,245 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 WLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

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

Is HY55 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 WLC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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