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OV05 CYT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 86,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,872 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))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 84,872 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,511 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 80,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 77,656 miles

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge, cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge, cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,280 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre wearing and close to limit. 225/50/16.

Nearside Rear seat and seat belt not fully checked due to baby seat fitted.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre wearing and close to limit. 225/50/16.

Nearside Rear seat and seat belt not fully checked due to baby seat fitted.

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

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

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 3 May 2019 72,571 miles

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 3 May 2019 72,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 8 May 2018 69,503 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 69,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play.

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 65,504 miles

nearside indicator tell-tale flashing fast

Fail 3 May 2017 65,502 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front leaving lines on windscreen

nearside indicator tell-tale flashing fast

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing to bald on outer shoulder areas

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 62,785 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing to bald on outer shoulder areas

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,354 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted

advise outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,298 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,247 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,684 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,977 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 31,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,864 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 CYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 OV05 CYT, 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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OV05 CYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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