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OE54 DPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,376 mi
Last recorded108,376 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 108,376 miles

mid exhaust hanger is detached

Fail 2 Jun 2020 108,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

mid exhaust hanger is detached

Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,850 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 45,850 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 45,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,820 miles

Centre Rear rear exhaust mount badly corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,331 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,800 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,940 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

number plates delaminateing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 35,881 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,141 miles

front no plate delaminating

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,723 miles

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

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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OE54 DPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE54 DPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE54 DPO registered?

OE54 DPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is OE54 DPO safe to buy?

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