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LY55 EJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,023 mi
Last recorded107,023 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 107,023 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Fail 12 Jan 2026 106,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,122 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 103,106 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,920 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 90,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,188 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,084 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 78,982 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,463 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,226 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,823 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 66,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,464 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,855 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,135 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 EJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LY55 EJZ, 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 LY55 EJZ registered?

LY55 EJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LY55 EJZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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