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OLZ 7980

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,145 mi
Last recorded108,145 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLZ 7980
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 108,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,542 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,918 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 96,918 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 70,511 miles

N/S/F tyre has minor damage to rim protector.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OLZ 7980 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OLZ 7980, 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 OLZ 7980 registered?

OLZ 7980 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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