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M25 OME

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,597 mi
Last recorded169,597 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 OME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 169,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 163,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 158,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 155,356 miles

EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Fail 7 Sep 2021 155,355 miles

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

EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 143,510 miles

Central EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY ON CLAMP

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 143,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY ON CLAMP

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 136,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,100 miles

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

check engine light on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 123,475 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 123,474 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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,549 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 115,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 104,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,748 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 96,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,936 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 94,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,459 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,762 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 80,762 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,662 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front fog light glass broken

squeak from auxillery belt area

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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M25 OME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M25 OME, 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 M25 OME registered?

M25 OME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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