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OV55 MJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,492 mi
Last recorded136,492 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 MJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,492 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 134,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 128,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,443 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 120,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,251 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 90,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,287 miles

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

Slight Corrosion To Both Rear Brake Disc's.Slight Damage To O/S/R Tyre Side Wall.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,975 miles

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

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2008 70,591 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 MJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

OV55 MJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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