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LY05 KCU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 KCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 55,372 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 55,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 55,371 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 54,131 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,235 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 48,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 43,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,418 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 12,638 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 12,638 miles

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

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 KCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

LY05 KCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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