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FN05 LCN

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,570 mi
Last recorded131,570 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,570 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 125,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 114,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,515 miles

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,499 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,815 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside & Nearside Front Tyres, Cuts Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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FN05 LCN is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 FN05 LCN, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN05 LCN registered?

FN05 LCN is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is FN05 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 LCN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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