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OKZ 4131

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,139 mi
Last recorded112,139 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 4131
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 112,139 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in both front and rear offside tyre outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 103,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,787 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 89,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,533 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 76,533 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,165 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2011 55,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,086 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,956 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,847 miles

wheels damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,546 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 23,546 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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OKZ 4131 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKZ 4131, 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 OKZ 4131 registered?

OKZ 4131 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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