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OV05 CYX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,926 mi
Last recorded227,926 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 227,926 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 227,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear faded (3.3 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 211,604 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 13 Oct 2019 197,134 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak engine area

Fail 11 Oct 2019 197,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 10 Oct 2018 187,994 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 187,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2017 174,068 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 174,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothside (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 162,002 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 161,999 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 156,983 miles

Offside Front tyre wall starting to crack

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 152,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 147,124 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 147,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 134,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 117,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,321 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,111 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,466 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 62,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonnet/pull/broken

front/brake/disc/worn.and/rusty

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 CYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV05 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

OV05 CYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is OV05 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 CYX shows 21 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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