MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50-60% worn approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50-60% worn approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU55 XNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?
OU55 XNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.
Is OU55 XNY safe to buy?
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