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OU05 WWT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,227 mi
Last recorded116,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 116,227 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 107,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 97,949 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 97,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,282 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,931 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,086 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,122 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,084 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,117 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,694 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,216 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,137 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 WWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WWT, 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 WWT registered?

OU05 WWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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