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FY55 YVR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,212 mi
Last recorded57,212 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,926 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,926 miles

Engine management light on.

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,053 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 42,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,929 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

bottoms of rear springs not visable

front to rear of car undercover

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,288 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres lowish about 3mm outer edges.

both number plates water starting to get in still readable at time of test.

bottoms of rear springs not visable.

front to rear of car undercover.

os screen slightly marked

Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres lowish about 3mm outer edges.

both number plates water starting to get in still readable at time of test.

bottoms of rear springs not visable.

front to rear of car undercover.

os screen slightly marked

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,636 miles

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

os wiper clearing ok but starting to mark screen.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,777 miles

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

bottom of rear springs undercover.

front to rear brake pipes undercover.

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 YVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

FY55 YVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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