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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration OU55YJO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 15 May 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,182 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,396 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,172 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,172 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021 29 Jun 20262 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,566 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,698 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 29 Jun 202623 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,299 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018 29 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
26 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,315 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 29 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,254 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,208 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
29 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,431 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,781 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 29 Jun 202630 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,708 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 29 Jun 202625 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,612 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010 29 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,749 MI
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OU55YJO was registered on 2005-09-23
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