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OV55 BDO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 53,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 51,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,388 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 49,388 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,290 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,981 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 42,397 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,761 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sill covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,124 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,615 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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OV55 BDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV55 BDO, 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 OV55 BDO registered?

OV55 BDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is OV55 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 BDO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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