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AV55 YKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,982 mi
Last recorded141,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 141,982 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 141,978 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 135,321 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 135,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 4 Nov 2020 131,298 miles

Exhaust system corroded ............

Fail 22 Oct 2020 131,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded ............

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 123,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 116,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 111,100 miles

both front tyres ............

Fail 2 May 2017 111,072 miles

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

both front tyres ............

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,021 miles

Rear TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS ...

Pass 13 May 2015 98,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 89,893 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 89,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 81,910 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 81,910 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 73,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 61,134 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 61,134 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,031 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 YKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AV55 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

AV55 YKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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