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LE05 AON

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,311 mi
Last recorded52,311 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 52,311 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 49,179 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 49,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 45,500 miles

slight play in steering joints

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, some suspension components corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,851 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 37,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 32,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 29,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 22,558 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 18,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 15,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,670 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 8,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 6,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 6,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,581 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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LE05 AON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LE05 AON, 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 LE05 AON registered?

LE05 AON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LE05 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE05 AON shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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