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E37 YKR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,243 mi
Last recorded178,243 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 YKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 178,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 175,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 172,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 169,845 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 164,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 156,505 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 148,163 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 143,170 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 138,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,355 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,040 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 121,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,466 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 97,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,539 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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E37 YKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E37 YKR, 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 E37 YKR registered?

E37 YKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is E37 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E37 YKR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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