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N6 ORN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,901 mi
Last recorded120,901 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 ORN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,901 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,460 miles

both rear flexi brake pipes condition

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear suspention components corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes corroded slightly

all rear suspension componentsts corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 116,155 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes corroded slightly

all rear suspension componentsts corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 111,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,068 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,905 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 63,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 45,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre near limit

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,454 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 40,454 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,113 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,770 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,470 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 8,397 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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N6 ORN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N6 ORN, 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 N6 ORN registered?

N6 ORN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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