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OV55 UVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 113,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,109 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear undersealed applied

Fail 3 Sep 2024 109,109 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear undersealed applied

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,742 miles

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2023 107,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,884 miles

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,831 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,906 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 90,992 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 75,620 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 75,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 67,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 67,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 55,053 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 48,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 43,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,231 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,288 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,934 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 UVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

OV55 UVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is OV55 UVW safe to buy?

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