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OV55 UVE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,655 mi
Last recorded180,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 180,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 176,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 170,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 161,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 155,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 146,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 135,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,678 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,642 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 124,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 115,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,276 miles

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 3 Sep 2010 65,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,825 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,019 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 UVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 UVE registered?

OV55 UVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is OV55 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 UVE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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