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DG55 YGA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,452 mi
Last recorded167,452 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 167,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 167,402 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 154,394 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 154,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 146,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,085 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 122,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,141 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 85,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,111 miles

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

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

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 YGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG55 YGA, 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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DG55 YGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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