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OU05 VHM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,213 mi
Last recorded101,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,213 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 101,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,907 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,260 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 80,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,394 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,579 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 VHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OU05 VHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 VHM registered?

OU05 VHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is OU05 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 VHM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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