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MC05 YOP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,680 mi
Last recorded154,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 154,680 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 154,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 151,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 143,029 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components

General Under body Corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2019 143,029 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components

General Under body Corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 126,159 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 126,159 miles

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 176,015 miles

EML on

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,682 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,909 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,485 miles

Front tyres cracking inner walls

Pass 1 May 2012 80,662 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,640 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,681 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 YOP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MC05 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

MC05 YOP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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