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LN05 PHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,320 mi
Last recorded84,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 PHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 84,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 68,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 63,856 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking air

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 59,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking air

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,078 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,685 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,667 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,209 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 37,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,327 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,049 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 25,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 16,146 miles

front discs lipped

most of floor mpan not inspected due to undertrays

nsr tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

rear discs lipped

Pass 30 May 2008 6,380 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 PHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

LN05 PHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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