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HY55 WVK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,394 mi
Last recorded117,394 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,934 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 110,934 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,393 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 WVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

HY55 WVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is HY55 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 WVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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