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LN05 OGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,460 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 77,460 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,345 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 70,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,858 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,819 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,294 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 30 Apr 2009 50,328 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,120 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 OGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

LN05 OGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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