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OU55 YKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,981 mi
Last recorded84,981 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 YKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,345 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,161 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,761 miles

Front all front pads low

Power steering component components slightly misaligned BELT NOSEY (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all rear pads low

Fail 17 Oct 2018 70,761 miles

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective switch broken light not working (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front all front pads low

Power steering component components slightly misaligned BELT NOSEY (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all rear pads low

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,229 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 60,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,505 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,108 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 18 Oct 2011 32,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all tyres low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 18,330 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

OU55 YKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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