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P26 LNM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 LNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 86,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,484 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 81,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,901 miles

middle exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,445 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,436 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,113 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,012 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,012 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 60,448 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,996 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 May 2013 49,838 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 26,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,239 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly worn.

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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P26 LNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P26 LNM, 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 P26 LNM registered?

P26 LNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is P26 LNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 LNM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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