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LN05 OFB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,777 mi
Last recorded70,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,777 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 70,777 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,807 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,807 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 63,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,615 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 45,706 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 45,706 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 40,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 40,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,762 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,797 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2011 29,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,278 miles

Offside Front 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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LN05 OFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN05 OFB, 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 LN05 OFB registered?

LN05 OFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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