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LN55 VOF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,018 mi
Last recorded197,018 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 197,018 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 192,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 170,971 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 163,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 157,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 150,152 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 150,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 143,801 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 143,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 136,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers and under trays fitted

front wheel bearings have slight play

rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Oct 2015 136,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers and under trays fitted

front wheel bearings have slight play

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 122,994 miles

exhaust system rattling internally

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,007 miles

engine oil leaks

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 2 Oct 2013 107,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,796 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 92,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011
Fail 20 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,658 miles

Advise front disc wear.

Advise offside front tyre deflated but no sign of puncture.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,658 miles

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

Advise front disc wear.

Advise offside front tyre deflated but no sign of puncture.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,894 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 VOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

LN55 VOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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