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NO05 YEF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO05 YEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,019 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 96,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,706 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 89,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,316 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 82,316 miles

Central Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,677 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 70,677 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 55,999 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 54,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,398 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,898 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 46,897 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wheel dented on inner edge.

Rear ARB corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,478 miles

Offside Front tyre has small cut on shoulder

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,841 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,780 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 38,780 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,736 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

offside front tyre starting to split round inner wall

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,378 miles

both front tyres starting to split round inner wall

Fail 23 Feb 2010 24,378 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres starting to split round inner wall

n/s/rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,237 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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NO05 YEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NO05 YEF, 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 NO05 YEF registered?

NO05 YEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NO05 YEF safe to buy?

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