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LH05 AOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,060 mi
Last recorded15,060 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 AOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 15,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 14,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 14,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 14,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,228 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 11,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,429 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 11,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,856 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 8,760 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 8,760 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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LH05 AOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LH05 AOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LH05 AOJ registered?

LH05 AOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LH05 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH05 AOJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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