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OU55 DLK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,673 mi
Last recorded89,673 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 DLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,737 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,426 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corrroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corrroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,550 miles

Nearside Front perished

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front perished

Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 63,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,115 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,401 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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OU55 DLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU55 DLK, 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 OU55 DLK registered?

OU55 DLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is OU55 DLK safe to buy?

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