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FY55 YKV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,992 mi
Last recorded187,992 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 187,992 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 177,218 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 177,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Spare tyre used (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 162,071 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

nearside headlamp fixing broken - lamp very slightly loose

Fail 13 Oct 2020 161,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s 60 - o/s 120 - neither locked (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear-most arm - ball joint pin pointing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly or fallen out (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside headlamp fixing broken - lamp very slightly loose

Pass 15 Apr 2019 141,039 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,230 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 125,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 109,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,800 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,228 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,809 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,711 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,493 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine lower cover fitted, partial examination only

engine/gearbox lower cover damp with oil

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,398 miles

rear coil springs corroded

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,147 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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FY55 YKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY55 YKV, 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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FY55 YKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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