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OU05 XCB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,206 mi
Last recorded106,206 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 89,232 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,864 miles

full length underbody covers fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,744 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,456 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,717 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 XCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

OU05 XCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 XCB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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