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ML05 YZO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,448 mi
Last recorded146,448 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 146,448 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all flexible brake hoses perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

general corrosion to under body components

Pass 13 May 2021 139,506 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 138,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pans corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 138,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pans corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 138,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Front number plate broken.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 138,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Front number plate broken.

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,174 miles

Slight exhaust blow center box.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Switch gear loose.

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

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

One exhaust mount broken.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 135,174 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

One exhaust mount broken.

Slight exhaust blow center box.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Switch gear loose.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 132,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 132,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 121,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 109,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 103,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front outer sidewall tyre damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,341 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 19 %

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r front to rear pipes corroded by hoses

Brakes ; parking brake paedal anti-slip rubber missing

Brakes ; rear brake discs coorroded on inner face

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; items on screen may obscure drivers view , recommend remove

Tyres ; n/s/f wall damaged

Pass 24 May 2013 83,772 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 83,772 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 72,727 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,727 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,263 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 YZO 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 53.8%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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