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DE05 YPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,036 mi
Last recorded134,036 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 134,036 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 128,593 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,309 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,024 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre walls cracking but no cordes showing

noise from pas

Fail 23 May 2012 89,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 89,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 88,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 85,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 82,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 76,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DE05 YPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 DE05 YPU, 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 DE05 YPU registered?

DE05 YPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DE05 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 YPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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