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LK55 LYY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,583 mi
Last recorded122,583 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,583 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,454 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,454 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,790 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,816 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,381 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,962 miles

EML on

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML on

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 98,446 miles

EML on

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,593 miles

warning lamps on dash for brakes and washers visually okay

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on (pads ok)

slight play in o/s/f track rod end pin/bush

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,485 miles

brake warning light on but pads ok

Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,485 miles

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

brake warning light on but pads ok

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,332 miles

brake pad wear warning light came on, but pads ok.

left number plate warning light came on,but lamp working.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,336 miles

brake warning light on

n/s aim on upper limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,759 miles

o/s/f pad wear wire broken

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,612 miles

front discs worn and ridged

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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LK55 LYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LK55 LYY, 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 LK55 LYY registered?

LK55 LYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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