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OV55 BNK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,832 mi
Last recorded128,832 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,832 miles

advise brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 25 Mar 2019 128,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,464 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,384 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,937 miles

esp light indicates fault

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,333 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 75,333 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 49,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,420 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 BNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BNK, 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 BNK registered?

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

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