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DK05 YMM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,560 mi
Last recorded81,560 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 81,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 77,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,239 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,239 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,439 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 62,856 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth nearing legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,686 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,232 miles

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

engine warning light

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 50,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,810 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

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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DK05 YMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 DK05 YMM, 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 DK05 YMM registered?

DK05 YMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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