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OV55 EUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,438 mi
Last recorded160,438 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 EUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 160,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 155,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,592 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 146,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 137,412 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 137,265 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 137,265 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 130,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,855 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,042 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,581 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 EUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

OV55 EUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is OV55 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 EUA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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