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OY05 EDP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,305 mi
Last recorded70,305 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front off side front fog lamp not working (full of water)

bonnet release strap missing

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror mounted l.e.d. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,101 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 60,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,164 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 19 Jan 2018 51,160 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 51,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

cut to nsf tyre wall

front discs corroded

nsr seat belt fluffing

rear brake imbalance

rear tyre treads cracking close to coards

service overdue

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 5 Jul 2014 42,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

centre exhaust deteriated

slight brake judder front and rear brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,411 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriated

slight brake judder front and rear brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,661 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 36,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,261 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 25,261 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

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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OY05 EDP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY05 EDP, 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 OY05 EDP registered?

OY05 EDP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is OY05 EDP safe to buy?

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