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OY55 PXF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,485 mi
Last recorded90,485 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 PXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 90,485 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,685 miles

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

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

underbody surface and suspension rust

Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,070 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,395 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,564 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PXF, 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 PXF registered?

OY55 PXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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