MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn
oil leak
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s & n/s parking brake binding slightly
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV05 WBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?
OV05 WBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2005.
Is OV05 WBZ safe to buy?
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