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N14 LAC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,170 mi
Last recorded102,170 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,170 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,478 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,117 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 98,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,872 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,684 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,462 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,462 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N14 LAC 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 85.7%.

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 N14 LAC, 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 N14 LAC registered?

N14 LAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is N14 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 LAC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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