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LF55 YNE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 107,377 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 107,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,945 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 103,945 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,407 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 102,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,795 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,364 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,896 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 71,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,483 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,365 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,856 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 20,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 16,210 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,329 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 YNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

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

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