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MM55 YPF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,742 mi
Last recorded174,742 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 YPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 174,742 miles

2x Front tyres wearing on the edges

2x Rear Coil Springs corroded

Brake pipes corroded (various) , close to failure limit

Engine Cover/Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm has play in bush and ball joint

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

SRS has been checked shown no fault

Fail 5 Dec 2016 174,742 miles

2x Front tyres wearing on the edges

2x Rear Coil Springs corroded

Brake pipes corroded (various) , close to failure limit

Engine Cover/Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm has play in bush and ball joint

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

SRS has been checked shown no fault

Pass 10 Dec 2015 151,038 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 155,329 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 135,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,673 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 20 Dec 2013 123,278 miles

rear ends of nearside and offside main brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2012 105,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 105,394 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,063 miles

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Dec 2010 68,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,154 miles

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

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)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,725 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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MM55 YPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MM55 YPF, 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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MM55 YPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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