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AV05 LYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,023 mi
Last recorded130,023 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal long and spongey

Pass 15 Jan 2025 126,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid reservoir dirty

Fail 13 Jan 2025 126,714 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid reservoir dirty

Pass 10 Jan 2024 123,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

nail in n/s/r tyre x2

poor headlamp patterns

Pass 14 Jan 2023 118,646 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 118,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,972 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 113,970 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 106,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 88,128 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 125,438 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 125,437 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 65,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,624 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 63,612 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn low (3mm)

Fail 29 May 2013 60,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres worn low (3mm)

Pass 17 May 2012 55,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,119 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 48,119 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2010 42,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 38,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,892 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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AV05 LYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV05 LYZ, 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 AV05 LYZ registered?

AV05 LYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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