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M4 RYY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,577 mi
Last recorded74,577 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 RYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 74,577 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 72,917 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 66,206 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 65,226 miles

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

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

slight damage to chassis sticker on drivers door pillar

Fail 3 May 2022 65,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight damage to chassis sticker on drivers door pillar

Pass 4 May 2021 64,247 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight damage to chassis sticker

Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,058 miles

Front tyres wear to edges

Fail 28 Jun 2019 62,058 miles

Front tyres wear to edges

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges, 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges, 4mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 54,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,627 miles

all tyres under inflated

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight ovality in o/s/f brake disc

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,279 miles

chassie plate sticker damaged

front number plate loose

Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chassie plate sticker damaged

front number plate loose

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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M4 RYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M4 RYY, 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 M4 RYY registered?

M4 RYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is M4 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 RYY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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