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LN05 OZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,973 mi
Last recorded63,973 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,509 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Nov 2021 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2019 52,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 49,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 48,200 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 48,200 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 46,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 44,288 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2014 43,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,187 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,187 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,725 miles

air bag light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,724 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,837 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 3 Feb 2011 32,827 miles

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

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 13 Jan 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,762 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 OZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

LN05 OZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is LN05 OZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 OZJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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