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LY55 HPV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,433 mi
Last recorded125,433 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 125,433 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 119,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 111,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 14 May 2022 111,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 5 Jun 2021 98,048 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,660 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,293 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 91,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,005 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,637 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,260 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 HPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

LY55 HPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is LY55 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 HPV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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