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LT55 YZB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 YZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,372 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,649 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 59,428 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 48,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe has corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. head light reflector deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 42,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

both headlights going yellow

Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,309 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 40,309 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,574 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 35,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,640 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 28,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,971 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,649 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 26,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 23,361 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 23,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,411 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,804 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 YZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

LT55 YZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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