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CK05 YBP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,569 mi
Last recorded138,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 YBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 138,569 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,089 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2018 119,651 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 119,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 110,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,831 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 May 2015 91,272 miles

Both front tyres well wor on edges

Pass 28 May 2014 82,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,479 miles

Front brake cdiscs well worn.

Pass 4 May 2011 51,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,963 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 33,963 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,368 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 24,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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CK05 YBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CK05 YBP, 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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CK05 YBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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