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C3 LAM

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,888 mi
Last recorded42,888 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 LAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 42,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 41,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 38,113 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 38,113 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 37,037 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 35,130 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 35,128 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 33,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt severely loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,724 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,861 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,614 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,470 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 15,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,601 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,789 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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C3 LAM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 LAM registered?

C3 LAM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is C3 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 LAM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 LAM have outstanding finance?

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