MERCEDES-BENZ C YX05VBU has 25 MOTs

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This 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 153,891 miles 2 months ago on Friday 13th March 2026 at 12:43.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 12th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

YX05VBU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH MARCH 2027153,891 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND MARCH 2026153,122 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED10TH MARCH 20259TH MARCH 2026141,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Front And Rear (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH MARCH 20249TH MARCH 2025128,807 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED7TH MARCH 2024128,807 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH MARCH 20239TH MARCH 2024125,512 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED7TH MARCH 2023125,454 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20229TH MARCH 2023123,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Close To Wear Bars (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH MARCH 20219TH MARCH 2022119,363 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Inner Bush, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20209TH MARCH 2021118,103 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Of 2nd Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20199TH MARCH 2020115,287 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Outter Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20189TH MARCH 2019113,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH MARCH 20179TH MARCH 2018107,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH MARCH 2017107,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20167TH MARCH 201796,790 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 201696,790 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated And Cannot Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20157TH MARCH 201690,294 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED4TH MARCH 20147TH MARCH 201581,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20137TH MARCH 201473,475 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (2.2.d.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED1ST MARCH 20127TH MARCH 201365,213 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 20117TH MARCH 201256,425 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 20107TH MARCH 201148,731 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 201048,666 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20094TH MARCH 201039,702 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside/offside Tyre Tread Wearing Unevenly
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20084TH MARCH 200930,393 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YX05VBU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

YX05VBU MOT Comments

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YX05VBU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 153,891 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,328 miles

YX05VBU FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration YX05VBU was manufactured on Friday 4th March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 153,891 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 7,328 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YX05VBU has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 59 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does YX05VBU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 YX05VBU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YX05VBU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 YX05VBU does have Tax. Read more

When does YX05VBU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YX05VBU will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YX05VBU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YX05VBU will expire in 10 months on Friday 12th March 2027. Read more

When did YX05VBU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YX05VBU was on Friday 13th March 2026 at 12:43. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YX05VBU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YX05VBU we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YX05VBU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YX05VBU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has YX05VBU done?

The odometer reading for YX05VBU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 153,891 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,328 miles per year. Read more

How old is YX05VBU?

The vehicle YX05VBU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 4th March 2005. Read more

What colour is YX05VBU?

The official colour of YX05VBU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YX05VBU have?

YX05VBU has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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