MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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cannot see clearly enough to fully inspect rear springs and rear brake pads fully
covers etc obscuring full inspection of underside
headlight beam patterns deteriorating slightly...but unlikely to dazzle other roadusers
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too low and distorted (1.8.A.1b)
cannot see clearly enough to fully inspect rear springs and rear brake pads fully
covers etc obscuring full inspection of underside
Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on both shoulders
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2-2 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn smooth on shoulder (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers do not clear screen, Arms not set correctly (8.3.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and Phone holder ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on both shoulders
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2-2 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wheel supposed to be fitted on the rear
Nearside rear wheel supposed to be fitted on front
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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FY55 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FY55 YLF, 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 FY55 YLF registered?
FY55 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.
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