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C20 OMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,741 mi
Last recorded112,741 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 112,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,747 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 91,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,284 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 82,284 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,349 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,656 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,343 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,558 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

two rear tyres near limits

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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C20 OMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C20 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C20 OMJ registered?

C20 OMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is C20 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 OMJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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