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LY54 GXV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,912 mi
Last recorded132,912 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 132,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers

undertrays and engine covers

Pass 17 Jun 2024 132,607 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Fail 4 Jun 2024 132,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s o/s ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted obscuring certain testable item

Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,065 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s o/s ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted obscuring certain testable item

Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,275 miles

Boot catch heavily seized but still functional

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror faded causing reduced visibility ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 123,275 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Boot catch heavily seized but still functional

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror faded causing reduced visibility ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 119,413 miles

Drivers door mirror deteriorated

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 119,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drivers door mirror deteriorated

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,085 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,948 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,697 miles

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

front and rear pads low

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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LY54 GXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY54 GXV, 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 LY54 GXV registered?

LY54 GXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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