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J5 YSK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,248 mi
Last recorded154,248 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 YSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 154,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,441 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 137,441 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2011 110,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,797 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 100,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 100,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,704 miles

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

slight damage to n/s inner rim front wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,200 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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J5 YSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J5 YSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 YSK registered?

J5 YSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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