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OU05 XCP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,427 mi
Last recorded154,427 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 154,427 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 154,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 147,235 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 147,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 131,839 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 131,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust center section clamp starting to split

Fail 3 Sep 2016 124,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust center section clamp starting to split

Pass 20 Aug 2015 117,611 miles

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

slight deterioration of both rear brake hoses

Fail 19 Aug 2015 117,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight deterioration of both rear brake hoses

Pass 6 Sep 2014 110,034 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 110,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake disc warped

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,765 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,888 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,094 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,918 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 37,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCP, 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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OU05 XCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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