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OE55 DXD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,013 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,889 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,154 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,811 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 53,811 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,913 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,495 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 16,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 13,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 10,144 miles

both front tyres perished and side walls scrubbed

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 DXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DXD, 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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What year was OE55 DXD registered?

OE55 DXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is OE55 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 DXD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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