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OV05 VYU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,031 mi
Last recorded117,031 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 117,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,544 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 113,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,157 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 68,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal feels a little slack

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,652 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,116 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 57,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,794 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,728 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R Tyre has cut to sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

OV05 VYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is OV05 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 VYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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