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OU55 YJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,949 mi
Last recorded109,949 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 YJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 109,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 109,916 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2020 109,916 miles

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

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose to servo corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose to servo corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Apr 2019 109,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine management light ON

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AR bar "D" rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose to front Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 May 2018 108,506 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Apr 2018 108,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2017 99,079 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,958 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 90,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,872 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 80,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,009 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,894 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 YJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

OU55 YJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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