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OV55 BHN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear osr brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corrode on inner edge

both rear brake pipes corroded.

rear suspension has some corrosion.

Fail 6 Oct 2018 85,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear osr brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corrode on inner edge

both rear brake pipes corroded.

rear suspension has some corrosion.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 83,478 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted unable to see all items

Fail 20 Sep 2016 79,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted unable to see all items

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,518 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,386 miles

Uneven application of front brakes

Uneven wear outer of offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,697 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

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 BHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 OV55 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

OV55 BHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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