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OY05 WKS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,735 mi
Last recorded174,735 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 174,735 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 174,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 170,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front lower arm upper ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 169,017 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

eml light on

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 169,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play track rod arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

eml light on

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 164,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not to cords

Fail 18 Apr 2017 164,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 21 Apr 2016 158,833 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2016 158,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 150,972 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 135,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

eml light on

Fail 25 Apr 2014 135,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

eml light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 107,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2011 91,096 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,700 miles

n/s door mirror indicator lens cracked.

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 WKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

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

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