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OY55 UMB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,802 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both the front inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes are worn

both the rear tyres are worn on the shoulders

nearside front track rod end dust cover in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 88,634 miles

both the front brake back plates are corroded

fluid leak in the under tray

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,003 miles

both the nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes are becoming weak

small cut in the nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,983 miles

offside front tyre has been run flat and has a puncture

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,533 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2019 81,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,634 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,404 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 76,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 76,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,225 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,026 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,370 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 49,370 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn close to the leagl limit

front pads are wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,629 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 33,710 miles

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

both rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

front pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,710 miles

both rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

front pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,420 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 25,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OY55 UMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OY55 UMB, 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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OY55 UMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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