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AA54 EDA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,431 mi
Last recorded92,431 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 EDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 92,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,128 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,895 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 88,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,601 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 83,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,081 miles

Offside rear parking brake noticably weaker than the nearside

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,376 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,483 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,905 miles

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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AA54 EDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AA54 EDA, 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 AA54 EDA registered?

AA54 EDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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