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OY05 ZNN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,468 mi
Last recorded90,468 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,060 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 88,025 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 82,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 82,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,459 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,175 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 75,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 75,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,988 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 55,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,514 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 33,997 miles

front tyres have slight wear on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,004 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 33,004 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,643 miles

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 ZNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNN, 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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OY05 ZNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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