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LC05 HNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,676 mi
Last recorded104,676 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,676 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear lamps (position)only working on back up lights

Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,000 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front body damage

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,182 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on wall

Fail 8 Dec 2016 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut on wall

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,891 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 65,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,512 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front n/s and o/s tyre walls cut(not to cord)

n/s/rear tyre nail in tyre and on wear bars

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,819 miles

front n/s and o/s tyre walls cut(not to cord)

n/s/rear tyre nail in tyre and on wear bars

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,843 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 41,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,671 miles

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

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

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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LC05 HNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC05 HNJ, 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 LC05 HNJ registered?

LC05 HNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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