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PE05 YZO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,610 mi
Last recorded111,610 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 YZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 111,610 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside , marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,025 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 109,025 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,180 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 106,180 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,815 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 103,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 99,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,674 miles

brake pads all worn and deteriorated

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,119 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 82,119 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 79,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 72,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 72,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,575 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 YZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE05 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

PE05 YZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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