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ML05 OHX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,973 mi
Last recorded88,973 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear exposed/unprotected pipes showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and all associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 88,973 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear exposed/unprotected pipes showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and all associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,324 miles

Both rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed areas of front to rear showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 85,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed areas of front to rear showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing a degree of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Park brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,661 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over axle showing signs of corrosion, others greased (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake only just met requirements

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,554 miles

Rear tyres both sides worn close to wear indicator blocks

Fail 8 Jun 2018 61,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres both sides worn close to wear indicator blocks

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,500 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 52,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 42,127 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall slight cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 39,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 39,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,610 miles

O/S wing mirror worn

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,829 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,680 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 20,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,312 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 12,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ML05 OHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ML05 OHX, 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 ML05 OHX registered?

ML05 OHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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