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OU55 XMF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,796 mi
Last recorded126,796 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 126,796 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper side wing panel damaged dent

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Door damaged dent

Offside Rear bumper damaged dent

Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,384 miles

Nearside doors damaged no sharp edges(both)

Offside Rear damaged no sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged no sharp edges

Fail 18 Jun 2019 120,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside doors damaged no sharp edges(both)

Offside Rear damaged no sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,591 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 Jun 2018 110,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,359 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S Front & Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 102,355 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S Front & Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 95,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 87,288 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 87,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,745 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,440 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn to minimum tread depth

front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,626 miles

child seat fitted to the nearside rear full inspection can not be made.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,491 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 45,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,532 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 XMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OU55 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

OU55 XMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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