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LY05 WZW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,963 mi
Last recorded130,963 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 127,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 120,412 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 104,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement RAD END (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE COUPLE OF CUTS IN INNER AND OUTER WALL

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement RAD END (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement RAD END (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE COUPLE OF CUTS IN INNER AND OUTER WALL

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement RAD END (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,956 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 86,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,370 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,900 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked on side wall.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 57,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,916 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 50,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,832 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 WZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY05 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

LY05 WZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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