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OV05 NWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective bracket repaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 94,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective bracket repaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 171,798 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 185,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,097 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 28 Jun 2016 63,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 48,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,279 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,477 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 NWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWO, 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 NWO registered?

OV05 NWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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