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AO55 OHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,808 mi
Last recorded167,808 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 167,808 miles

Coil spring corroded Both, rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of all components.

General corrosion to rear of vehicle.

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear upper arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 158,707 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Long parking brake travel

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 158,704 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Long parking brake travel

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 151,013 miles

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Fail 17 Apr 2020 151,010 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 140,133 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 140,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe rotted into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 117,283 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,492 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 94,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,043 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,492 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,674 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 50,689 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 50,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 39,927 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2010 39,927 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,530 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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AO55 OHC 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 65.2%.

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 AO55 OHC, 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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AO55 OHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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