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LY54 GYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,184 mi
Last recorded61,184 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 GYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,184 miles

service light on

Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 58,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,092 miles

small chips on screen

Fail 14 Feb 2023 57,092 miles

Windscreen washer not working both jets no water (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

small chips on screen

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,785 miles

Front stone chip on front window screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres low on pressure

Fail 22 Feb 2022 54,785 miles

Front stone chip on front window screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres low on pressure

Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a graze on the wall

Fail 8 Feb 2021 51,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush to chassi worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm. bush to chassi worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has a graze on the wall

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

window washer water low indicator on

Pass 3 Feb 2020 49,453 miles

couple of chips on front window screen

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,267 miles

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

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

chip on front window screen

Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,955 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper slight damaged

small chips on screen

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,598 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,338 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,833 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 33,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,829 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 16,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,721 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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LY54 GYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY54 GYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY54 GYJ?

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What year was LY54 GYJ registered?

LY54 GYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is LY54 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 GYJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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