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LY55 EJU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,956 mi
Last recorded83,956 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 71,595 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,595 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 69,164 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 69,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,578 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 62,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low incorrect fittment (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,889 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 54,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,576 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 54,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,243 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,738 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,259 miles

CUTS TO O/S/F TYRE TREAD

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR DISCOLOURED

O/S/F REPEATER LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING.

REAR BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR APPROX

Rear coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,259 miles

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

CUTS TO O/S/F TYRE TREAD

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR DISCOLOURED

O/S/F REPEATER LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

REAR BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR APPROX

Rear coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,328 miles

os mirror indicator cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2012 33,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,559 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,846 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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LY55 EJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 LY55 EJU, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY55 EJU registered?

LY55 EJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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