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OV55 MWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 121,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,527 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,194 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 104,194 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,638 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 95,638 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,499 miles

EML LIGHT STAYS ON

ENGINE COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS ALL FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced PLASTIC LENS (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced PLASTIC LENS (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,670 miles

EML STAYS ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,670 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

EML STAYS ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel emissions to clean to record

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,885 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,955 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,953 miles

both rear tyres have treads approching limit bars.

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 MWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

OV55 MWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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