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OV05 DFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,092 mi
Last recorded145,092 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 145,092 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 144,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 144,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 144,444 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 140,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,332 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 DFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

OV05 DFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is OV05 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 DFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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