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MM55 YPH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,536 mi
Last recorded166,536 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 166,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 166,534 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 160,310 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 157,753 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 157,753 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 154,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 144,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 137,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 129,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Please note we reset the lights on diagnostic machine lights of at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 129,422 miles

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

Please note we reset the lights on diagnostic machine lights of at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,547 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 121,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 90,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,852 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 70,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MM55 YPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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