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ML05 YZW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 89,870 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 89,870 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,843 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 83,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front and rear tyres cuts on outer sidewalls

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front and rear tyres cuts on outer sidewalls

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,239 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,790 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,540 miles

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,698 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 48,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,743 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,499 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 YZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

ML05 YZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for ML05 YZW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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