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LN55 OVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 64,322 miles

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

Front Service brake lagging in operation nearside recording low (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 52,554 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 52,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 42,066 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 42,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,159 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 22,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,707 miles

n/s front tyre is cut in tread very close to cords

n/s rear tyre is worn very close to legal limit and has a nail in it

o/s front tyre is worn to legal limit and has a cut in sidewall

o/s headlight is broken

Fail 20 Sep 2013 20,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre is worn very close to legal limit and has a nail in it

o/s front tyre is worn to legal limit and has a cut in sidewall

o/s headlight is broken

Pass 22 Sep 2012 16,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre marked as a snow tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2012 16,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre marked as a snow tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 14,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pads are very worn warning light is on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,784 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 9,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,484 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 OVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVM, 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 LN55 OVM registered?

LN55 OVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LN55 OVM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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