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LD05 OAC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,376 mi
Last recorded94,376 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 94,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,751 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 83,751 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,065 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread depth low (Advise attention

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low (Advise attention

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,159 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)

engine management light on

idle speed slightly high

temp repair to offside wing mirror

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2014 49,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,081 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,095 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,084 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads getting near limit

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,276 miles

Nearside 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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LD05 OAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LD05 OAC, 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 LD05 OAC registered?

LD05 OAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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