MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET05 YKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 ET05 YKO, 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 ET05 YKO registered?
ET05 YKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2005.
Is ET05 YKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET05 YKO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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