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LS55 JYP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,630 mi
Last recorded154,630 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 JYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 154,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 146,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 137,199 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 129,683 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 129,681 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 127,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer wall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front headlights slightly insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,754 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 104,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.09mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,145 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,400 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,620 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

vehicle has plastic under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

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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LS55 JYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS55 JYP, 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 LS55 JYP registered?

LS55 JYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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