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LN05 ZDH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,022 mi
Last recorded136,022 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 136,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 204,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 204,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,213 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,948 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low at 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,380 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,590 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside rear lower arm wear both ends (2.5.B.2b)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush offside rear arm bushes worn (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,619 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,619 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,439 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 88,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,083 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,446 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,446 miles

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

large covers top and bottom

Pass 3 Apr 2010 41,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,677 miles

covers fitted to top engine front/centre and sides under vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,366 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 ZDH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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