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EO55 OBY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,136 mi
Last recorded153,136 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 153,136 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 4 Jun 2017 134,286 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 4 Jun 2017 134,286 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 109,586 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 87,673 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 75,563 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 73,563 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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

covers fitted to floor & body sills

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,729 miles

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

cover fitted to floor & under engine compertment

Fail 8 Jun 2010 46,723 miles

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

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

cover fitted to floor & under engine compertment

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,912 miles

unable to inspect steering & front suspension fully due to covers fitted

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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EO55 OBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EO55 OBY, 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 EO55 OBY registered?

EO55 OBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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