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LY54 OGB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,978 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,552 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,713 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 83,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,747 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,338 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,120 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,464 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,294 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 OGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

LY54 OGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is LY54 OGB safe to buy?

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