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OE55 AHN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,639 mi
Last recorded252,639 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 AHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 252,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 252,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 215,914 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnet pull handle missing from catch

Fail 15 Dec 2017 121,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnet pull handle missing from catch

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,571 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

brake pipes rusty

headlamps faded

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 110,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

brake pipes rusty

headlamps faded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,698 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 94,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,342 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,825 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,393 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,390 miles

205/55/16 cuts in all tyres outer wall

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

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 AHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE55 AHN, 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 OE55 AHN registered?

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

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