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DE05 YNK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,229 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2023 92,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,311 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 86,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,262 miles

one of rear exhaust mounts broken exhaust secure at time of test have marked with yellow pen

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn from front sub frame to center of lower arm have marked with yellow pen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antie roll bar link rod boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

one of rear exhaust mounts broken exhaust secure at time of test have marked with yellow pen

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,428 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,473 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 63,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,608 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,986 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,512 miles

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,505 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,742 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,477 miles

Nearside 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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DE05 YNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE05 YNK, 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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DE05 YNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2005.

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