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LY05 JHA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,985 mi
Last recorded146,985 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 146,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 140,967 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2024 133,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 124,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 119,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2022 119,426 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,672 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 110,411 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 98,140 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 85,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 79,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,328 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,827 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 7,673 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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LY05 JHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LY05 JHA, 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 LY05 JHA registered?

LY05 JHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 JHA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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