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OY05 WKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,003 mi
Last recorded192,003 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 192,003 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 192,003 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2015 201,668 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 200,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 200,000 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 201,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 182,126 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2013 166,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 165,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 146,159 miles

Both Rear Brakes juddering slightly

Park Brake sticking on, Centre shackle siezed (Brakes not binding on)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 123,194 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 123,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,186 miles

Both Front tyres nearing legal limit

Rear Exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2010 101,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Front tyres nearing legal limit

Both Rear Brakes Juddering

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,652 miles

Both front tyre worn to limit (Very close to cords)

Extensive oil leak from transmission area

Slight Judder from rear brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,364 miles

tyres worn on edges front

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 WKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

OY05 WKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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