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OU55 YHV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 YHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,573 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 98,572 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken off and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad just touching metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,245 miles

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

chip in windscreen

front and centre exhaust brackets broken

headlight aim present but poor

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 80,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,257 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 68,092 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,775 miles

exhaust rusty

under trays

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,943 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,384 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,021 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,877 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,609 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,373 miles

all brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,757 miles

Both front tyres have minor cuts that are within test limits

Fail 27 Aug 2008 15,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres have minor cuts that are within test limits

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 YHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

OU55 YHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is OU55 YHV safe to buy?

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