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LN05 OFH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,476 mi
Last recorded95,476 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 95,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 89,873 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some brake pipes ect

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,543 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 77,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak bad oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,045 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 65,343 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,558 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,096 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,895 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)

small cracks nearside front tyre

small cracks offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,673 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,559 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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LN05 OFH 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 77.8%.

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 LN05 OFH, 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 OFH registered?

LN05 OFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LN05 OFH safe to buy?

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