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OU05 XDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,914 mi
Last recorded140,914 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 140,914 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light is on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2016 140,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light is on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 121,351 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,149 miles

nearside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge advice change

Fail 19 Jan 2015 110,149 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge advice change

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 100,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,256 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,213 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 65,177 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,834 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 XDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

OU05 XDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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