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LR05 YBE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,266 mi
Last recorded129,266 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 129,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 122,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes to ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,816 miles

Front Front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,641 miles

Nearside Rear Outer coil spring corroded corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer coil spring corroded corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted top and bottom of engine compartment

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,411 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,596 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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LR05 YBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LR05 YBE, 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 LR05 YBE registered?

LR05 YBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is LR05 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 YBE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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