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LN05 OYL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 65,705 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 5 Jan 2023 57,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,306 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,562 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has water inside lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,861 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 47,861 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Fail 7 Mar 2016 41,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,438 miles

nearside front tyre cracked between treads

offside front tyre cracked between treads

Fail 19 Feb 2015 38,399 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracked between treads

offside front tyre cracked between treads

Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,245 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,587 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 19,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,613 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)

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 OYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

LN05 OYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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