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OU05 XBX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,943 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,667 miles

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES GETTING PERISHED

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE ON 2MM

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,494 miles

rear belts covered and dog harness fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear belts covered and dog harness fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,387 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 64,387 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,740 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

full under tray fitted

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 XBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

OU05 XBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is OU05 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 XBX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU05 XBX have outstanding finance?

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