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AV55 YKB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,078 mi
Last recorded105,078 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 105,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 99,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,268 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 93,268 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,902 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,488 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,700 miles

N/S AND O/S HEADLAMPS MISTED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,724 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 70,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 67,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,882 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,155 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,229 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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AV55 YKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV55 YKB, 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 AV55 YKB registered?

AV55 YKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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