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OU05 WXL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,331 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,964 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,857 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 56,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 50,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,047 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,840 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 45,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,259 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,507 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 WXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

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

Is OU05 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 WXL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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