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A1 OEK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,058 miles

Coolant light on dash

Engine management light on dash

Nearside front tyre has outer wear

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has inner wear

Pass 14 May 2015 112,763 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 112,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML indicating a fault with EML

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer shoulders

Fail 14 May 2014 106,757 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 106,757 miles

EML light on dash

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 97,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,390 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 75,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,525 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 65,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,621 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,542 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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A1 OEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A1 OEK, 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 A1 OEK registered?

A1 OEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is A1 OEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 OEK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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