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LN55 OSG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,011 mi
Last recorded83,011 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 OSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 83,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,012 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,668 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,483 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear uneven wear on the tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

engine light on

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,396 miles

Engine Light On

Fail 4 Oct 2016 64,395 miles

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

Engine Light On

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,945 miles

engine light on

Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,237 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,447 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,343 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2011 40,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,192 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Fail 9 Oct 2008 21,176 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

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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LN55 OSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LN55 OSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN55 OSG?

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What year was LN55 OSG registered?

LN55 OSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is LN55 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 OSG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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