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OV55 EUK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,295 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 117,959 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 45,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,335 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 37,239 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 37,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV55 EUK?

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What year was OV55 EUK registered?

OV55 EUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is OV55 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 EUK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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