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LN05 OWV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 137,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 117,990 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 117,990 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 110,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 102,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 96,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 88,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 81,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 72,169 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,172 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 60,172 miles

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

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 OWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

LN05 OWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LN05 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 OWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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