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OU05 AHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,546 mi
Last recorded179,546 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 179,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 169,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket snapped but system adquately supported

Pass 25 Oct 2017 160,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 157,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 138,868 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,926 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,442 miles

chips

slight play in front wheels

wipers poor

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,838 miles

zero emissions unable to read

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,687 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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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.

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