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LM55 LYH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,195 mi
Last recorded89,195 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,195 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 89,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,849 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 82,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,184 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 38,577 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine undertray, sill covers and other covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,081 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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LM55 LYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 LM55 LYH, 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 LM55 LYH registered?

LM55 LYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LM55 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 LYH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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