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OV05 WAE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,187 mi
Last recorded163,187 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 163,187 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 163,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 158,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 152,631 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 152,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 149,140 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 149,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 141,359 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 141,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 131,916 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 131,847 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 122,227 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 122,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 113,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 104,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 95,276 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 95,276 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 85,095 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 74,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 64,536 miles

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH TRIM LOOSE

Pass 19 May 2010 55,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 47,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,416 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)

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 WAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

OV05 WAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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