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LR55 YSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,737 mi
Last recorded128,737 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,737 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 128,737 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,279 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 38,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,577 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,304 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 96,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,304 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 91,304 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,744 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,077 miles

slight corrosion on rear subframe & antirole bar

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,082 miles

Plastic trims/gaurds and shrilds are covering most prescribed areas

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,506 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 YSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR55 YSV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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