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LR55 YSK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,483 mi
Last recorded87,483 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,745 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

E.S.P. warning light indicates a fault - advise further investigation A.S.A.P.

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,115 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,658 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,657 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,165 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,240 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 YSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR55 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

LR55 YSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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