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OV05 CYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,887 mi
Last recorded78,887 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 78,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES, EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 78,886 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES, EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,151 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 64,668 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 64,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,273 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,165 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,685 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,229 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,482 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,262 miles

Front number plate cracked

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,262 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,099 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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OV05 CYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV05 CYJ, 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 OV05 CYJ registered?

OV05 CYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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