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ML05 OKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,856 mi
Last recorded160,856 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 160,856 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 160,856 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 155,451 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 155,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 146,232 miles

e.m.l light on.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 146,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 119,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,509 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,112 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,253 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate starting to fade

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 OKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML05 OKF, 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 OKF registered?

ML05 OKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is ML05 OKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 OKF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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