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MM55 OTN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,800 mi
Last recorded187,800 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 OTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 187,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 187,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 181,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 170,475 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2015 170,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 144,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 144,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 134,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2013 134,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2012 126,399 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 116,846 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2011 107,373 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,095 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MM55 OTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MM55 OTN, 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 MM55 OTN registered?

MM55 OTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for MM55 OTN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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