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M9 OTA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,113 mi
Last recorded74,113 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 74,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 74,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 71,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 68,381 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 65,839 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 65,839 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 62,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 60,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 59,142 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 58,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 54,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,486 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 51,486 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 47,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,052 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 29,532 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,869 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,879 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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M9 OTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M9 OTA, 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 M9 OTA registered?

M9 OTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is M9 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 OTA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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