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HV55 ODY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,798 mi
Last recorded67,798 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,130 miles

damage to n/s windscreen in swept area - not over 40mm limit

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,016 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,016 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

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 ODY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HV55 ODY, 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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How do I check the history of HV55 ODY?

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What year was HV55 ODY registered?

HV55 ODY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HV55 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 ODY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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