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HV55 ODK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

121,205 mi
Last recorded121,205 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 ODK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2025 121,205 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,783 miles

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

Underside of vehicle has light corrosion covered in underseal

Fail 25 Sep 2024 110,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle has light corrosion covered in underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise rear brake hoses

exhaust heat shield insecure

severe under body corrosion including all suspension components

under tray damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2023 109,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise rear brake hoses

exhaust heat shield insecure

severe under body corrosion including all suspension components

under tray damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2022 108,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Under side corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Under side corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2021 106,534 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Under side corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Underside corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 105,169 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Underside corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under side corroded.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 103,415 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under side corroded.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,718 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 100,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,525 miles

advise full under body panel fitted tested as best

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,472 miles

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

advise full under body panel fitted tested as best

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,272 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,272 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,760 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 82,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,017 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,016 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leaking onto exhaust..

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,742 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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HV55 ODK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HV55 ODK, 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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HV55 ODK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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