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MX55 YNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,408 mi
Last recorded98,408 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 YNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 98,408 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,742 miles

Parking brake has only just met requirements, it would appear to require repair or adjustment

Fail 14 Jun 2023 97,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 97,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear, tyres also perishing/cracking through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 96,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear & nearside rear, tyres also perishing/cracking through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 May 2018 84,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 81,052 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 27 May 2016 74,415 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 69,035 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 69,035 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,383 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 37,221 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 29,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,941 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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MX55 YNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 MX55 YNZ, 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 MX55 YNZ registered?

MX55 YNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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