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DG55 YSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,764 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,222 miles

Nearside Front slight pla in wheel bearing

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front slight pla in wheel bearing

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken & heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

front anti roll bar not located centrally

Fail 6 Oct 2014 60,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

front anti roll bar not located centrally

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,373 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,480 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,499 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,493 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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DG55 YSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG55 YSJ, 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 DG55 YSJ registered?

DG55 YSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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