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DE55 YGW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,309 mi
Last recorded98,309 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,946 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage not reaching ply or cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 85,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage not reaching ply or cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,570 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,335 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,114 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,214 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 37,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,199 miles

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

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

boot full not allowing for full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

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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DE55 YGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE55 YGW, 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 DE55 YGW registered?

DE55 YGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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