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AO05 OMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,156 mi
Last recorded88,156 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody surface and suspension rust

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,783 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 82,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,672 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,575 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,923 miles

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre wearing on edge

rear coil spring rusty

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,715 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 54,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,290 miles

osf tyre wearing on edge

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2017 48,290 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on edge

under covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 45,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,549 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 38,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 34,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,638 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,852 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 28,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,202 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,838 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt as child seat is fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 18,316 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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AO05 OMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO05 OMJ, 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 AO05 OMJ registered?

AO05 OMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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