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DG55 YFH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 121,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,001 miles

Offside wiper blade requires att

center exhaust mount missing

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 110,917 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade requires att

center exhaust mount missing

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under cover fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,967 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,146 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 39,759 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 24,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,255 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 24,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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DG55 YFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DG55 YFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 YFH registered?

DG55 YFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DG55 YFH safe to buy?

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