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ML05 YXX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,689 mi
Last recorded217,689 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 217,689 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 195,223 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 195,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 169,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PLASTICS COVERING BRAKE PIPES AND FUELS LINES RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Pass 5 May 2016 143,447 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre outer wall damaged

Advise o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

advise oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 143,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Advise N/S/F Tyre outer wall damaged

Advise o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

advise oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 124,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 121,488 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,964 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 113,964 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,311 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 102,400 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,501 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 79,437 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,988 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate, but not affecting readability

Fail 20 Feb 2008 55,988 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate, but not affecting readability

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

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

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 YXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

ML05 YXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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