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LR55 CYS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,724 mi
Last recorded152,724 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 CYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 152,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 148,236 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 148,236 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 142,318 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 142,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 137,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 132,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,106 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,264 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 123,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,067 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 117,067 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 110,426 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,182 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,012 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 80,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,796 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,657 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,868 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,524 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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LR55 CYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR55 CYS, 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 LR55 CYS registered?

LR55 CYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LR55 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 CYS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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