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OV05 VYH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

170,581 mi
Last recorded170,581 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 170,581 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 165,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 158,305 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 158,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 151,802 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 143,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged misting (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,876 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass misting (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 115,173 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 115,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 111,936 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 110,228 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,473 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 109,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,288 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 24 May 2019 101,909 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 98,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 93,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 92,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,119 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 89,045 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 85,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,213 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 71,384 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,838 miles

Rear brake discs are heavily corroded on inner face.

Pass 7 May 2014 63,939 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded on inner face.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 63,935 miles

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

Rear brake discs are corroded on inner face.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 58,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 52,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,531 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,363 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 VYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

OV05 VYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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