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LA55 WYL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,222 mi
Last recorded117,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,833 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,487 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,028 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,187 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,620 miles

r/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 80,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 70,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 57,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,587 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Outer Edge of NSF Tyre Worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,375 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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LA55 WYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA55 WYL, 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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LA55 WYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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