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OV55 BHW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,794 mi
Last recorded125,794 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 125,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 122,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 119,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,565 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 111,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 92,939 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 92,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,304 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2018 90,304 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,261 miles

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

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

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 14 Jan 2015 81,155 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,640 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 4 Jan 2012 63,640 miles

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

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,809 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,480 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,533 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 BHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BHW, 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 BHW registered?

OV55 BHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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