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OV55 UXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,314 mi
Last recorded64,314 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,314 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,942 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 61,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 60,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint CASTOR (2.4.G.2)

center bracket of rear exhaust section is broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 10 Nov 2017 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint CASTOR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

center bracket of rear exhaust section is broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,183 miles

Advise:child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Advise:windscreen scratched

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,597 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,574 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low at edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,397 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 4 Nov 2009 25,902 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge - o/s/f tyre wearing lower outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,691 miles

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

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 UXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

OV55 UXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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