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OV05VZX
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration OV05VZX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 191,362 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2025 1 Jul 20269 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 191,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,513 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2024 1 Jul 202627 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 188,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,199 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 180,337 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 180,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,032 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021 1 Jul 202611 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 172,026 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020 1 Jul 202610 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 172,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 166,708 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Alloy Wheel Has Been Repaired By Welding
- Brake pipe slightly corroded All Metal Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge Also Small Cut In Outer Side Wall , No Cords Showing, Would Recommend Replacing.
11 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 166,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Alloy Wheel Has Been Repaired By Welding
- Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge Also Small Cut In Outer Side Wall , No Cords Showing, Would Recommend Replacing.
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded All Metal Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,590 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018 1 Jul 20263 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,473 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 1 Jul 20262 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,207 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,216 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 1 Jul 202627 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 143,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,120 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 1 Jul 202623 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,329 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 131,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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OV05VZX was registered on 2005-06-15
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