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EO55 OJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,266 mi
Last recorded154,266 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 154,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,422 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Fail 3 Dec 2018 145,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake Wear Indicator ?

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

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,144 miles

Check Engine Light On

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Borderline (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking Brake Releasing?

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 134,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Check Engine Light On

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Borderline (4.2.A.1a)

Parking Brake Releasing?

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 123,836 miles

Offside Front Inner Road Wheel Rim Slight Damage

Shields Fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 123,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 Inner Road Wheel Rim Slight Damage

Shields Fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,683 miles

Engine & Under Vehicle Covers Fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Borderline (4.2.A.1a)

Some Windscreen Damage

Fail 4 Nov 2015 106,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine & Under Vehicle Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Borderline (4.2.A.1a)

Some Windscreen Damage

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 62,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,452 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,082 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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EO55 OJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO55 OJX, 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 OJX registered?

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

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