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AO55 URG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,008 mi
Last recorded64,008 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 URG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,008 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 62,918 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 57,582 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 52,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear tyres plus minor cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,233 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,389 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack nearside joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear and offside front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,894 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,811 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both rack gaitors damp (2.3.3b)

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 4,410 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,073 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,674 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

cut in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,270 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 URG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AO55 URG, 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 AO55 URG registered?

AO55 URG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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