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OY05 PXV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,069 mi
Last recorded128,069 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 PXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 128,069 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 128,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear d bush slight play

Nearside Rear has a cut in sidewall

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,023 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 122,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 114,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,345 miles

All front suspension lower arms inner bushes perishing & slight movement

both front tyres perishing (225/45R17)

both rear indicators discolouring

front brake pads worn low

offside & nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bushes slight play

rear brake pads wearing low & corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

All front suspension lower arms inner bushes perishing & slight movement

both front tyres perishing (225/45R17)

both rear indicators discolouring

front brake pads worn low

offside & nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bushes slight play

rear brake pads wearing low & corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,079 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight movement to o/s/f & n/s/f lower front suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,630 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn low

slight knock from front suspension

slight play in front suspension buhes

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,063 miles

offside and nearside front lower front suspension arm front bushes weak and starting to perish

offside and nearside front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes split and perishing

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm outter bush slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2015 103,045 miles

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

offside and nearside front lower front suspension arm front bushes weak and starting to perish

offside and nearside front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes split and perishing

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm outter bush slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,224 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 97,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,142 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,125 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

uneven front tyre wear.

wear to both front brake discs.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,872 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs worn / corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,734 miles

chip to screen

Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,688 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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OY05 PXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY05 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

OY05 PXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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