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MC05 YNX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,064 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,492 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 85,715 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 76,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,214 miles

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)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall but not to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,027 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,751 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,641 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 41,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,376 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 29,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

MC05 YNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2005.

Is MC05 YNX safe to buy?

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