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LB54 MZY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,134 mi
Last recorded110,134 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,134 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 110,134 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,418 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,103 miles

cover fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,815 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 72,707 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l light on

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Jan 2017 66,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

e.m.l light on

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,503 miles

child seats fitted

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,145 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 48,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,786 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,631 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

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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LB54 MZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LB54 MZY, 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 LB54 MZY registered?

LB54 MZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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