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OV55 MHF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,645 mi
Last recorded96,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 MHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,645 miles

Engine and vehicle under trays/covers obscuring some components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shockers are corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has cracking on flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has cracking on flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect just a glare and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect just a glare and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm has excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn has excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine and vehicle under trays/covers obscuring some components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shockers are corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy and effecting brightness and pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has cracking on flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy and effecting brightness and pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has cracking on flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,595 miles

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

General surface rust to underside of vehicle including some steering, suspension and brake components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 90,595 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

General surface rust to underside of vehicle including some steering, suspension and brake components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,661 miles

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

General surface rust to underside of vehicle including some steering, suspension and brake components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner and outer edges of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 74,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner and outer edges of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,755 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 65,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,909 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 58,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,070 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,161 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,572 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,859 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust hanger corroded

front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,530 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 12,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,042 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 MHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

OV55 MHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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The MOT history for OV55 MHF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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