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LN05 OVF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,413 mi
Last recorded30,413 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 30,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 30,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 29,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 25,745 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 23,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 22,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 21,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine under covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,109 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 16,302 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Mar 2012 15,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,872 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 OVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

LN05 OVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is LN05 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 OVF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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