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OV55 MEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

193,362 mi
Last recorded193,362 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 MEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 193,362 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 193,362 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 185,465 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 185,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 177,575 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 177,575 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 167,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 167,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 161,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 161,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 151,859 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 151,858 miles

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

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,911 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 145,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door handle slightly insecure.

Rear Seat belt can not be checked.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 137,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side window has obstruction along the top of the glass

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 141,953 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side window has obstruction along the top of the glass

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 137,704 miles

engine pans

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Aug 2018 137,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine pans

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 133,079 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Bald Both Edges 205 55 16 94W Kenda

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge

Fail 10 Aug 2017 133,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread As Marked205 55 16 94W Extra Load Event (4.1.D.1b)

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Bald Both Edges 205 55 16 94W Kenda

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,624 miles

Both n/s tyres low and bald on edges.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 128,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both n/s tyres low and bald on edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,920 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear brake pads appear low

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,015 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre.

rear pads appear low.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,038 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and on 2mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,645 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,766 miles

offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2011 94,766 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,212 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,945 miles

Nearside 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.

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 MEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

OV55 MEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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