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M50 OAW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,121 mi
Last recorded156,121 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 OAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,121 miles

rear anti roll bar links slight play-brake pipes covered by substance-inner steering rack arms slight play-

Pass 14 Dec 2024 155,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 155,033 miles

rear links slight play-rear axle corroded-sills corroded-rear suspension arms corroded/mounting areas corroded-o s r tyre worn low-n s f wheel bearing slight play-

Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,598 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 145,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 142,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,365 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 130,187 miles

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

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

tyres osr3mm osf6mm nsr4mm nsf6mm

Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,456 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 124,455 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

osr4mm osf6mm nsr4mm nsf6mm

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,323 miles

osr5mm osf7mm nsr5mm nsf7mm

Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,603 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,765 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,995 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 78,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,312 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 63,312 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,116 miles

nsr tyre on 2 mm

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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M50 OAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M50 OAW, 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 M50 OAW registered?

M50 OAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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The MOT history for M50 OAW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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