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FY55 YLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,494 mi
Last recorded117,494 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,494 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,782 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,782 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,474 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,943 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 76,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,828 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 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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