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LN05 OFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,888 mi
Last recorded90,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 90,888 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,537 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2021 89,536 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,619 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 4 May 2019 84,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,956 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 71,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 68,222 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)

Pass 8 May 2014 62,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 May 2013 56,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 14 May 2012 49,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,896 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,866 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 30,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,099 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 OFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

LN05 OFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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