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L14 OVB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,283 mi
Last recorded93,283 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 OVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 93,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet stays weak do not hold bonnet open

Fail 16 Sep 2026 93,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet stays weak do not hold bonnet open

Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,625 miles

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

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

bonnet stay worn will not hold bonnet up when open

Fail 11 Sep 2025 88,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet stay worn will not hold bonnet up when open

Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,178 miles

both rear brake flexy very slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,317 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 83,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,126 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,174 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,174 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,601 miles

both sides rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,363 miles

offside front headlight deteriorated and beam pattern poor

Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on eges

offside front headlight deteriorated and beam pattern poor

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,768 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,125 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,963 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner wall starting to crack

Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,285 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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L14 OVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L14 OVB, 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 L14 OVB registered?

L14 OVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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