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OU05 RVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,084 mi
Last recorded95,084 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,084 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,235 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 94,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,565 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,201 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,459 miles

Nearside rear tyre with worn inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,115 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,158 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,038 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 RVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

OU05 RVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is OU05 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 RVC 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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