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LR55 TYS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,114 mi
Last recorded155,114 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 155,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 145,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

minor stone chips front screen

wear to front brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2018 145,793 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

minor stone chips front screen

wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,841 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear ()

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlamp bracket broken but secure

Play in both rear anti rollbar mounts

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Stonechips front screen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,426 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

minor stone chips front screen

offside rear handbrake performance only just met

rear anti roll bar mounts slight play

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2016 128,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

minor stone chips front screen

offside rear handbrake performance only just met

rear anti roll bar mounts slight play

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

general corrosion to suspension components

minor stonechips and scratches to front screen

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar mounting

Fail 1 Apr 2015 117,505 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

general corrosion to suspension components

minor stonechips and scratches to front screen

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar mounting

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

carried out test in wet conditions

minor stonechips front screen

Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,571 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,598 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s inner steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,586 miles

slight play in nearside front,steering arm not excessive.

slight play in nearside rear , lower bush not excessive.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,464 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 TYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LR55 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

LR55 TYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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