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FA05 YTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,740 mi
Last recorded96,740 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 YTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,052 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 73,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,975 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 68,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,029 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,021 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven 36 (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 58,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 55,812 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,476 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mount snapped, exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,097 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 45,097 miles

Offside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,841 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,073 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,073 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 28,812 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

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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FA05 YTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA05 YTU, 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 FA05 YTU registered?

FA05 YTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FA05 YTU safe to buy?

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