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C18 OJN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,592 mi
Last recorded92,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 OJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 92,592 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 90,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,392 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front indicators are losing amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 84,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,238 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Slight uneven tyre wear

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,220 miles

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Slight uneven tyre wear

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,657 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,897 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,016 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,016 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides - rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,837 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,837 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r inner and outer tyre sidewall splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,593 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,871 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,871 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,336 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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C18 OJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C18 OJN, 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 C18 OJN registered?

C18 OJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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