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DF55 YPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,351 mi
Last recorded159,351 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 YPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 159,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 152,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 141,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 130,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2017 113,489 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2017 113,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 95,705 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,374 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 78,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,564 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,564 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,366 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 49,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,996 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,733 miles

Offside Front 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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DF55 YPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF55 YPO, 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 DF55 YPO registered?

DF55 YPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DF55 YPO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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