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A19 ONX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,191 mi
Last recorded163,191 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ONX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 163,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 152,554 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 155,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 146,292 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,140 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 123,132 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,049 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 93,048 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2012 89,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,028 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged / flat spot

Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged / flat spot

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,044 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,418 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid low

brake pedal low

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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A19 ONX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A19 ONX, 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 A19 ONX registered?

A19 ONX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is A19 ONX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 ONX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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