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AB55 ALB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,644 mi
Last recorded78,644 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 ALB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,644 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,130 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,368 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 57,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,154 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 43,152 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,753 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 32,821 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,727 miles

osr and nsr tyres worn in places to 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2011 26,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,531 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,935 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 15,196 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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AB55 ALB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB55 ALB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB55 ALB registered?

AB55 ALB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AB55 ALB safe to buy?

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