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CE05 VYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,905 mi
Last recorded103,905 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 103,905 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,298 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 95,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

small chip in screen

Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,728 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some component within the engine bay

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2018 73,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some component within the engine bay

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,297 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,367 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 46,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,230 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,258 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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CE05 VYJ 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 71.4%.

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 CE05 VYJ, 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 CE05 VYJ registered?

CE05 VYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CE05 VYJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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