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LT55 YYC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,207 mi
Last recorded113,207 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 113,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 105,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,407 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster non effective. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Excessive lift in shock, unable to confirm cause of lift. (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside of the rear box, hanger has corroded away and separated from box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner shoulder. ()

Nearside Side repeater has slight damage to lens.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 95,884 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight movenment in offside headlamp

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 95,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,068 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 65,022 miles

NS mirror repeater damaged

OSF tyre slight cracking inside wall

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,559 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,608 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,357 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,146 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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LT55 YYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT55 YYC, 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 LT55 YYC registered?

LT55 YYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is LT55 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 YYC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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