MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake pads look low
rear brake pads look low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both front tyres getting low.
front discs rusted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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OV55 MDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?
OV55 MDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.
Is OV55 MDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 MDE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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