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LR55 YSG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,682 mi
Last recorded78,682 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,682 miles

Brake pipes difficult to inspect due to covers

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 77,616 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 74,570 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear unevenly in bands on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 71,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear unevenly in bands on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,584 miles

Service light on

Fail 10 Feb 2017 65,299 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked yellow ( steel arm ) (2.5.B.1a)

Service light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,084 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,870 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 59,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,950 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,803 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,262 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,051 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 YSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

LR55 YSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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