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LN55 VAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,679 mi
Last recorded160,679 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 160,679 miles

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 145,137 miles

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

park brake 16% (min allowed) ,,, n/s low

Pass 28 Jul 2022 128,030 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall has damage but not down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 112,634 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall has damage but not down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs are lipped

both rear tyre treads are age cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2018 77,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs are lipped

both rear tyre treads are age cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,221 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,989 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,989 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,813 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 VAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

LN55 VAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LN55 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 VAJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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