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LR05 YBY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 94,991 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 84,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 58,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,325 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,792 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,047 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 YBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 YBY registered?

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

Is LR05 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 YBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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