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LF55 YMO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,720 mi
Last recorded94,720 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 94,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,972 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 91,727 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 91,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 88,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,805 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 63,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,869 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,328 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in both front thust arm bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,249 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer thrust arm bushes have movement

Fail 21 Jul 2015

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer thrust arm bushes have movement

Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,911 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 31,910 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,756 miles

passenger front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,782 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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LF55 YMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF55 YMO, 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 LF55 YMO registered?

LF55 YMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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