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LN05 ZCY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,985 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,126 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 55,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,572 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,228 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,199 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,078 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 44,615 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,758 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 11,332 miles

advice on front near side outer wall tyresplit

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 ZCY 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 86.4%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

LN05 ZCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LN05 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 ZCY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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