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AD54 OVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,854 mi
Last recorded89,854 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,854 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear under body rusted

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,625 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 76,611 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,975 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front link arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 65,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front link arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,375 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 53,475 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,108 miles

Oil leak ()

eml on

offside rear tyre perished 2014

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,858 miles

brake wear indicator on

covers and undertrays fitted

osf tyre wall perished

osr tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,177 miles

front tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,486 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,814 miles

slight play in front bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,931 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER PANEL BEEN DAMAGED AT SOMETIME

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,152 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,736 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,107 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,448 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

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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AD54 OVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD54 OVX, 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 AD54 OVX registered?

AD54 OVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is AD54 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 OVX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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