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DF55 YTK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,700 mi
Last recorded166,700 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 YTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 166,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 162,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on limt nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 162,353 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both wheel bearings not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on limt nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 156,525 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 154,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 146,306 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 146,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,587 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 140,587 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,572 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 135,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 120,750 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 120,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,288 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,675 miles

Parking brake low efficiency.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 68,672 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,150 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 51,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,951 miles

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 YTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF55 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

DF55 YTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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