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ML05 YXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,542 mi
Last recorded89,542 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,542 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 89,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,426 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 88,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a chip out of side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,223 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a chip out of side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Fail 26 Apr 2017 54,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/r17/91y (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,413 miles

parking brake warning light intermitten

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,683 miles

tracking check front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,361 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,475 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,475 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 49,335 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 49,324 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 42,656 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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ML05 YXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXM, 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 ML05 YXM registered?

ML05 YXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is ML05 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 YXM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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