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OU55 YJT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,337 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,337 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 58,807 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 54,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 50,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 50,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 45,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,623 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,630 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,013 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 26,013 miles

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

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 YJT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

OU55 YJT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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