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AV55 YKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,484 mi
Last recorded111,484 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 111,484 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,497 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,719 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,025 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,915 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,264 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,873 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,935 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,233 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 31,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,814 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 YKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

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

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