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OV55 UWB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

281,104 mi
Last recorded281,104 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2023 281,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 158,741 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 157,954 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 152,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 151,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 138,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 131,425 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 122,524 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 122,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 121,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,627 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the outer sidewall but cannot see cords

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 83,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,475 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,435 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,325 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 UWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

OV55 UWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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