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OU55 FKY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,061 mi
Last recorded160,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 160,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 153,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 142,125 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight bulge in side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 134,351 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 127,865 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,998 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Polybelt cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,668 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,645 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,645 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FKY, 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 OU55 FKY registered?

OU55 FKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is OU55 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 FKY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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