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OBC 10

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBC 10
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 78,944 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake lining detached from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,509 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,108 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,041 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,121 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,649 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,585 miles

superficial damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,180 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,079 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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OBC 10 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBC 10, 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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OBC 10 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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