2005 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · FY55 YLR
2005 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 203,161 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY55 YLR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2023
- 203,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY55 YLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes C (FY55 YLR) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed chalked up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FY55 YLR Mileage History
- 01/11/2021175,552 mi
- 21/10/2022191,917 mi+16,365 mi
- 24/10/2022192,043 mi+126 mi
- 30/10/2023203,161 mi+11,118 mi
Average of roughly 13,851 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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