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OU05 WWX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,206 mi
Last recorded115,206 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 WWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 115,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 105,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,216 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,701 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box bracket broken and corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 92,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box bracket broken and corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 92,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,752 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT HAND BRAKE SLIGHT WEAK

OFF SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,425 miles

Both side rear tyres close on legal limit

Near side front arm has slight movement

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,721 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,544 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 35,957 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,957 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,543 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,652 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 WWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WWX, 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 WWX registered?

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

Is OU05 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 WWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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