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ML05 YZB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,450 mi
Last recorded123,450 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,450 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 123,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached is totally detatched (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 118,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 118,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,666 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,636 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,609 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 113,575 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,028 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,794 miles

Advise front wipers

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wear to inner and outer tread area on both front tyres

Fail 24 Oct 2018 104,794 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + perishing on outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise front wipers

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wear to inner and outer tread area on both front tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

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

Wear to inner and outer tread area on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,921 miles

Front Exhaust support corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,605 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Wear to outer tread area on offside rear tyure

Fail 30 Oct 2015 89,605 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Wear to outer tread area on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,658 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,989 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,865 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 60,844 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,213 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,962 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 YZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

ML05 YZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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