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OV05 VYX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,984 mi
Last recorded111,984 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 98,731 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 92,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,266 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)

Pass 22 May 2016 73,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 71,081 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,121 miles

EML Is on

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

Pass 14 May 2013 56,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 56,951 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 51,546 miles

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISCS WORN/RUSTED/LIPPED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2012 51,546 miles

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

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISCS WORN/RUSTED/LIPPED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 48,284 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 45,601 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 45,595 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

unable to carryout oil temperature test, emmission readings too low to detect.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 May 2009 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

electronic measuring devise fitted - unable to check oil temperature

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,319 miles

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

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

offside front door speaker cover damaged

unable to check underneath fully due to undertray fitted

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 VYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

OV05 VYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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