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OE55 HXC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

291,587 mi
Last recorded291,587 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 HXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 291,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 169,807 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 158,163 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 152,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 152,848 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 147,205 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.235/45r17

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 142,061 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front. D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 142,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner side wall tyre splitting to cords.235/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front. D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 136,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,737 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 129,025 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 129,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 112,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,909 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,699 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,888 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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OE55 HXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

OE55 HXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 December 2005.

Is OE55 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 HXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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