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OU55 HNH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,944 mi
Last recorded128,944 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All metal brake pipes corroded /covered in grease

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 125,589 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 125,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake warning light staying on when released

Pass 3 Nov 2023 122,455 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes cracking/perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not alowing inspection of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2023 122,455 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section center area marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes cracking/perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not alowing inspection of corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 116,812 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 116,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,826 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 108,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached suspension leg lower bolt missing securing to hub (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 94,133 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 93,552 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 91,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 86,801 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,985 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2016 76,985 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,491 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,491 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,094 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 48,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,698 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 42,698 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,485 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,139 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 HNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OU55 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

OU55 HNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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