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LN05 PFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 133,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 133,804 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 124,951 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 124,790 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 118,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil residue on undertrays

Pass 6 Jul 2021 117,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 117,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 117,807 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside & Nearside lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside & Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 108,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,407 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 93,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,452 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,551 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 67,193 miles

eml light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,146 miles

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

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 5 Jul 2010 41,442 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,019 miles

Nearside Front 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 PFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

LN05 PFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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