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KA05 YJY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

262,835 mi
Last recorded262,835 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 262,835 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 250,595 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 250,595 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 237,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 237,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 224,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced d bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 224,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced d bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 216,856 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 216,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 201,934 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 201,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 189,019 miles

O/S N/S/F TYRE EDGES LOW

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 189,019 miles

O/S N/S/F TYRE EDGES LOW

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 178,874 miles

eml lamp on

Fail 26 Nov 2016 178,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml lamp on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 168,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp on

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 168,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp on

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 159,839 miles

both rear tyres on limits

eml lamp on

nearide front tyre wearing low and cut on sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2014 159,839 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres on limits

eml lamp on

nearide front tyre wearing low and cut on sidewall

Fail 30 Nov 2013 154,771 miles

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

condensation in offside door mirror/side repeater

eml lamp on

front and rear tyres wearing low

front side lights dim

Pass 30 Nov 2013 154,771 miles

condensation in offside door mirror/side repeater

eml lamp on

front and rear tyres wearing low

front side lights dim

Pass 30 Jul 2012 139,505 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 127,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,813 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,140 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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KA05 YJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KA05 YJY, 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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KA05 YJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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