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OY55 PVT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,600 mi
Last recorded102,600 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 PVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,600 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Fail 4 Nov 2017 202,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,126 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 93,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,303 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,583 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre below limit on outer tread

rear tyres have deep cuts in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,633 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 13 Oct 2010 43,440 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,440 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,656 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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OY55 PVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY55 PVT, 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 OY55 PVT registered?

OY55 PVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is OY55 PVT safe to buy?

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