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DU55 YLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,740 mi
Last recorded95,740 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 95,740 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked not affecting light out put

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,657 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 91,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 90,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 89,759 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 89,756 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,477 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 87,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2020 82,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle exposed brake piping (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall marked/run underpressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 22 Apr 2020 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner-(front arm of two fitted) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle exposed brake piping (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall marked/run underpressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,444 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 64,443 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,026 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 64,026 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,188 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,765 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,765 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,288 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,978 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 31,978 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,007 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 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DU55 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

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

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