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MC05 YAA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,280 mi
Last recorded94,280 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,280 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 94,207 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 2 Nov 2018 94,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on desh (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,164 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,529 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,819 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,819 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,314 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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MC05 YAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MC05 YAA, 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 MC05 YAA registered?

MC05 YAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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