MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
nearside front fog lamp damaged
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
nearside door mirror deteriorated
nearside front fog lamp smashed
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
nearside door mirror deteriorated
nearside front fog lamp smashed
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f fog lihgt damaged
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
o/s/f fog lihgt damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
225/50/16/92v kumho
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise tracking
both front tyres wearing on edges of tread
nearside door mirror damaged
strong advisory that the offside rear shock absorber is weak
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
225/50/16/92v kumho
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise tracking
both front tyres wearing on edges of tread
nearside door mirror damaged
strong advisory that the offside rear shock absorber is weak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
gear box oil leak
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
225/50/16/92v budget
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
gear box oil leak
205/55/16/91v
EML light on
slight play in offside steering rack inner track rod end
strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn badly on outer edge of tread
EML light on (air leak)
rear tyres worn to 3.5mm
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
EML light on (air leak)
rear tyres worn to 3.5mm
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine light on
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Oil leak
Engine light on
Gearbox leaking oil
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OU05 XCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XCV, 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 XCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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