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OY05 PZF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,269 mi
Last recorded134,269 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 PZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 124,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system has corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2018 124,817 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing offside rear wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 116,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 116,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,729 miles

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

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)

brake wear lite on

Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake wear lite on

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,175 miles

advise rear brakes rusty and getting tight

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,119 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 101,609 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise rear inner discs surface corroded

suspect pads are low

advise e.s.p.light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,865 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 99,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,962 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 PZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

OY05 PZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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