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DG55 YSN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,881 mi
Last recorded110,881 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,968 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 88,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside wiperblades

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 71,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,389 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,688 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,126 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,681 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 45,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

DG55 YSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is DG55 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 YSN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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