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LN05 ZCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,036 mi
Last recorded123,036 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 123,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 114,787 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 114,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 107,442 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 107,441 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,847 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 72,939 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,161 miles

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

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

Outer sill, lower vehicle, upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,964 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,287 miles

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

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 ZCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

LN05 ZCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LN05 ZCZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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