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OU05 LVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,889 mi
Last recorded150,889 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 150,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 142,719 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 10 Jan 2023 142,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm ,Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear Arm , Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside

Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,269 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 117,885 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 110,601 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 110,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,838 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 100,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,454 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,448 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,116 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,008 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 85,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,725 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 82,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,073 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,688 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 78,688 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,697 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 69,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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OU05 LVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OU05 LVN, 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 OU05 LVN registered?

OU05 LVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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