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MW05 YGG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,721 mi
Last recorded88,721 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,721 miles

Engine oil level low

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)

O/S/R seat in closed position

Service light on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,609 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

N/S/F tyre cuts and cracks developed

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

Service light on the dashboard

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,602 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F wiperblade rubber deteriorated

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

Service light on the dashboard

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,592 miles

n/s/r parking brake application uneven

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,089 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,089 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,015 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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MW05 YGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW05 YGG, 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 MW05 YGG registered?

MW05 YGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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The MOT history for MW05 YGG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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