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LN55 OTB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,761 mi
Last recorded70,761 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 OTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,761 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 70,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,683 miles

Front brake imbalance only just met.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,683 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake imbalance only just met.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,023 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,106 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 34,104 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s/r two bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 29,498 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,020 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre all damaged no cord exposed

o/s/f tyre wall inner and outer wall damaged no cord exposed and inner tread 1.6mm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,313 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 16,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,505 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)

all four tyres have side wall damage or cracking!!!!

Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,475 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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LN55 OTB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTB, 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

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What year was LN55 OTB registered?

LN55 OTB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is LN55 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 OTB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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