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OV05 DBX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,242 mi
Last recorded157,242 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 DBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 157,242 miles

Coolant leak and slight oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and osr (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres are perished and edges wearing thin

osf lower rear and front arms bushes are deteriorated and have slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2019 157,242 miles

Coolant leak and slight oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front tyres are perished and edges wearing thin

osf lower rear and front arms bushes are deteriorated and have slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2018 144,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 131,911 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 131,911 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nsf tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Sep 2012 87,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

castor arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,357 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,519 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,519 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s door mirror loose

travel on parking brake

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,848 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 DBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

OV05 DBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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