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MH55 XYW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,384 mi
Last recorded124,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 124,384 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 124,384 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 124,337 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 124,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 122,723 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,592 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn wheel bearing slight play (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 104,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn wheel bearing slight play (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,733 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 99,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,903 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 93,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,883 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,291 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,290 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,989 miles

front exhaust mount/bracket crodded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,996 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,029 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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MH55 XYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MH55 XYW, 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 MH55 XYW registered?

MH55 XYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is MH55 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 XYW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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