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OW05 AHU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,303 mi
Last recorded173,303 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 AHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 173,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 173,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 162,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 148,943 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 148,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 139,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F.E.A.D BELT CRACKED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

UNABLE TO RELEASE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BACK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 139,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F.E.A.D BELT CRACKED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

UNABLE TO RELEASE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BACK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,878 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 74,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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OW05 AHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW05 AHU, 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 OW05 AHU registered?

OW05 AHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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