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BN55 LYA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,524 miles

UNDER TRAYS, SILL COVERS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall **ADVISE REPLACEMENT** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

UNDER TRAYS, SILL COVERS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 2 May 2018 74,436 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 May 2017 65,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 53,342 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low middle tread

Fail 25 Apr 2015 53,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside rear tyres low middle tread

possible fault nearside rear registration plate lamp

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,729 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator on

corrosion evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

play evident nearside steering track rod end ball joint

possible offside front inner brake pad low

Fail 26 Apr 2013 38,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,295 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,987 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 29,690 miles

both front tyres are parished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,459 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 1 Dec 2009 24,630 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,746 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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BN55 LYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BN55 LYA, 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 BN55 LYA registered?

BN55 LYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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