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AD05 YDF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,021 mi
Last recorded99,021 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,021 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 94,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,121 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,121 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,429 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 76,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2018 68,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,203 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,370 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Jul 2015 54,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,721 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,028 miles

Nearside Front 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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AD05 YDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AD05 YDF, 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 AD05 YDF registered?

AD05 YDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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