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FY05 BYB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear flexihoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 117,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 117,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp on but no beams (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp on but no beams (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 113,372 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear brake pad pin bent

Fail 28 Jun 2021 113,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 May 2020 108,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

unable to fully inspect underside due to undershields

Fail 23 Feb 2019 101,221 miles

Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

unable to fully inspect underside due to undershields

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,351 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,182 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted

undercar covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,090 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,911 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,344 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,430 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,520 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,986 miles

engine running too cleanly to start diesel test equipment

some damage to o/s front tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,909 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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FY05 BYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY05 BYB, 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 FY05 BYB registered?

FY05 BYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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