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ET05 YKS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 76,501 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 65,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 60,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 60,824 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective - Silencer bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 55,034 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 45,645 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,171 miles

all the brake discs slightly corroded

all the tyres perished on the outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,108 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,927 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner surfaces

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,264 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,234 miles

N/S/F tyre outer edge is low

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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ET05 YKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ET05 YKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 YKS registered?

ET05 YKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is ET05 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 YKS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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