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OV55ZTF
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration OV55ZTF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,168 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,533 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025 26 Jun 202626 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,426 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,886 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,683 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear sub frame corroded
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,737 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,291 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,600 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019 26 Jun 202616 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,509 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn outer edges (205/55r16
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear tyre has been run flat recommend replacing (205/55r16
- Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,834 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust section in poor condition and hanger snapped
- undertrays fitted
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,412 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,817 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 26 Jun 202618 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,263 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014 26 Jun 202618 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,652 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,884 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,828 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,461 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 26 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,371 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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OV55ZTF was registered on 2005-11-25
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