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LN05 PJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,887 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,569 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 86,533 miles

All tyre valve stems cracking/deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner wall starting to split, no cords visible.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight damage to nearside front jacking point.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,533 miles

All tyre valve stems cracking/deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner wall starting to split, no cords visible.

Slight damage to nearside front jacking point.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 169,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interior mirror missing

o/s/r and n/s/f jacking blocks missing

Fail 16 Jan 2014 78,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,305 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 53,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,202 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,622 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 PJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

LN05 PJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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