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ML05 YVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,029 mi
Last recorded159,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to under vehicle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 159,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to under vehicle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 153,078 miles

Front both brake pipes very heavily oiled and greased, unable to adequately assess

Nearside Front to rear brake pipes very heavily oiled and greased, unable to adequately assess

Offside Front to rear brake pipes very heavily oiled and greased, unable to adequately assess

Rear Both trailing arms corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 143,281 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 129,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 116,647 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both front wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Rear on 3.5mm 245/45/17

Nearside Rear shocker has slight misting of oil

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rears slighty corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 105,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 98,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 96,006 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 96,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 92,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,571 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2011 83,610 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,126 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 41,809 miles

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2009 41,653 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 3 May 2008 25,870 miles

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

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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ML05 YVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML05 YVM, 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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ML05 YVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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