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Central Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front exhaust mount missing system still secure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine oil leak
undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front exhaust mount missing system still secure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine oil leak
undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
gearbox has oil leak
nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge and slight damage to outer wall
offside and nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded
parking brake foot pedal rubber missing
unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes and outer sills due to covers fitted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated wearing edges (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
gearbox has oil leak
nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge and slight damage to outer wall
offside and nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded
parking brake foot pedal rubber missing
unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes and outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine and gear box has slight oil leaks
exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust secure
nearside rear brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm
noise from engine
offside rear tyre on 3mm
rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded
slight corrosion on exhaust system
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine and gear box has slight oil leaks
exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust secure
nearside rear brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm
noise from engine
offside rear tyre on 3mm
rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded
slight corrosion on exhaust system
under trays fitted
Central Exhaust mounting defective mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear coil springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both offside and nearside rear outer seat belts have slight fray to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted
unable to check full underside of vehicle due to covers fitted
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear metal brake pipe excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower rear arm inner bush excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear coil springs slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both offside and nearside rear outer seat belts have slight fray to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted
unable to check full underside of vehicle due to covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust center bracket broken but exhaust secure
exhaust center section corroded
heat shield above rear exhaust insecure
unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers
under trays fitted
both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
both rear coil springs slight corrosion
both rear tyres on 3mm
front anti roll bar corroded
slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs
unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers
under trays fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
both rear coil springs slight corrosion
both rear tyres on 3mm
front anti roll bar corroded
nearside front coil spring corroded
slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs
unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers
under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine mangement light on
exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure
under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine mangement light on
exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure
under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
advise surface corrosion to b/discs
advise surface corrosion to exhaust hangers
front & rear brake discs showing surface rust due to standing.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
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DK05 YMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DK05 YMG, 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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DK05 YMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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