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DE55 YGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

252,178 mi
Last recorded252,178 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 252,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 238,608 miles

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes by fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres treads getting low 3/2 (step tyres)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 217,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 194,426 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

offside front tyre low on inner & outer edges

unnable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic trims covering sills

Pass 18 Jan 2012 164,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 135,771 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 135,771 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 107,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 107,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 76,035 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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DE55 YGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 YGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE55 YGU registered?

DE55 YGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is DE55 YGU safe to buy?

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