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PE05 YZM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,436 mi
Last recorded67,436 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 YZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,436 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,786 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,609 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Nail in N/S/R/ Tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,510 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,510 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,897 miles

both rear tyres at 2-3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,019 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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PE05 YZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PE05 YZM, 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 PE05 YZM registered?

PE05 YZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is PE05 YZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 YZM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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