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OV05 VYB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,592 mi
Last recorded127,592 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 127,592 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 127,592 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 125,488 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,927 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,866 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 111,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 109,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,785 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 87,062 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,405 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 82,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is bald on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,100 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,488 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge

front brake discs slightly worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,915 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Gearbox oil leak. Suspect sump gasket

front brake dsics slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,687 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 35,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

OV05 VYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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The MOT history for OV05 VYB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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