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MJ55 OUO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,712 mi
Last recorded75,712 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 OUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,712 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,909 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,908 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,490 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

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

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

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

Offside Lower windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 9 Jun 2017 58,488 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower windscreen slightly scratched

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

Pass 27 May 2016 54,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 51,743 miles

(EML) ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,569 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,087 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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MJ55 OUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ55 OUO, 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 MJ55 OUO registered?

MJ55 OUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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