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OE54 PLX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

202,395 mi
Last recorded202,395 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 PLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 202,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 202,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 198,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 198,698 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 195,976 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 192,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 192,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 188,846 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 188,844 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 181,450 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s,o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 181,356 miles

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

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))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s,o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 171,181 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON REAR AXLE COMPONENTS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 163,668 miles

Parking brake warning lamp stays on when brake released

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 163,578 miles

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

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

Parking brake warning lamp stays on when brake released

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 157,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 151,538 miles

Exhaust centre hanging bracket corroded, exhaust still secure

surface corrosion to visible underside brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2015 144,233 miles

Under trays fitted preventing view of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2014 137,364 miles

Creaking noise from OSR suspension when steering

Exhaust centre mountng bracket broken but the system is still secure

Fail 22 Nov 2014 137,364 miles

Creaking noise from OSR suspension when steering

Exhaust centre mountng bracket broken but the system is still secure

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 129,517 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2013 129,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Number 1 glow plug faulty

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged but not down to the cords

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 4 Dec 2010 98,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 87,871 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 87,871 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 68,918 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,918 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 48,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,594 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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OE54 PLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OE54 PLX, 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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OE54 PLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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