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B10 OYE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,411 mi
Last recorded131,411 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 OYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded at the join to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 131,405 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded at the join to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,145 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 118,711 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,417 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,740 miles

Both rear tyres are low on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,897 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing In Edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing In Edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,531 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 93,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,241 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,666 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,476 miles

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

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

oil on splash panel

Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,515 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 44,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,518 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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B10 OYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B10 OYE, 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 B10 OYE registered?

B10 OYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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