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OU55 XMP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,500 mi
Last recorded93,500 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 93,500 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 81,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,420 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 75,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,061 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 67,061 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,974 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 58,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,392 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,112 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,686 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,233 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 38,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,354 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,478 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 XMP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

OU55 XMP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is OU55 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 XMP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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