MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre in poor condition,cuts on nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre in poor condition,cuts on nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
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 YKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?
OU55 YKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2005.
Is OU55 YKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU55 YKE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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