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DU55 YLC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,899 mi
Last recorded100,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 100,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Undedrside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,466 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 82,667 miles

Bonnet secondary locking mechanism handle brocken

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front tyres perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 82,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bonnet secondary locking mechanism handle brocken

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front tyres perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,567 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 81,565 miles

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

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,853 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,786 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,084 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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DU55 YLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU55 YLC, 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 DU55 YLC registered?

DU55 YLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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