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LR55 YSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,424 mi
Last recorded126,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,424 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under tray is fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 126,424 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under tray is fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 122,126 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,879 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obstruting the inspection of testing itemes

Pass 17 Jun 2023 104,338 miles

undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,823 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

rear bumper damaged

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,865 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 13 Sep 2021 95,865 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,095 miles

engine covers &under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust centre bracket missing

Fail 9 Sep 2020 91,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers &under trays fitted,unable to check some components

exhaust centre bracket missing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,996 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 88,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,459 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2017 80,627 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Nov 2017 80,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade clears poorly in sections

exhaust centre hanger broken /corroded off pipe

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,125 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,103 miles

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded off exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,316 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,096 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 49,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,256 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,615 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 YSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

LR55 YSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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