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OV55 MKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,859 mi
Last recorded182,859 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 MKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 182,859 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 176,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 165,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 152,715 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 147,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges - on the very limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 138,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2017 131,139 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 127,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 88,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,512 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,380 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 MKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

OV55 MKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is OV55 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 MKF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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