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OE55 AHL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

251,328 mi
Last recorded251,328 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 AHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 251,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside of windscreen chipped

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

Offside Mirror glass crack

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

Rear Underside corroded

Sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of components

Fail 15 Nov 2022 251,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside of windscreen chipped

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

Offside Mirror glass crack

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

Rear Underside corroded

Sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 247,311 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass slightly cracked

Outer sill and undercovers

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2021 247,311 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly cracked

Outer sill and undercovers

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2020 242,869 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

sill and undercovers

Fail 2 Dec 2020 242,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

sill and undercovers

Pass 6 Dec 2019 241,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 233,539 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 214,331 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 214,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 198,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 198,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 185,821 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 185,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 156,007 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 156,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 135,512 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 135,512 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 116,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 116,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,332 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,656 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,897 miles

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

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

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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OE55 AHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OE55 AHL, 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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OE55 AHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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