MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
slight play in both bottom ball joints
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust bracket snapped but system adquately supported
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
chips
slight play in front wheels
wipers poor
front brake pads look to be getting low but unable to see clearly advise brake check
high level brake light has one led light not working
nsr tyre cut on the sidewall not to the cords
osf tyre has a deep cut on the sidewall not to the cords 225/45zr17
zero emissions unable to read
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU05 AHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 OU05 AHD, 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 OU05 AHD registered?
OU05 AHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.
Is OU05 AHD safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU05 AHD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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