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OU05 RUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,436 mi
Last recorded71,436 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light slight interaction.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light slight interaction.

Offside Wing repeater lens slightly damaged.

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 May 2019 67,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 65,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 65,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 63,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on both edges

parking brake pedal has long travel

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 30 May 2017 63,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on both edges

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

parking brake pedal has long travel

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 11 May 2016 60,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 56,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,026 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre wall cut

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,299 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 42,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are wearing on outside edges

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s/f link rod/top gaiter split

Pass 27 May 2010 37,679 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 14 May 2009 32,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,073 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 RUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

OU05 RUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 RUJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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