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AD05 MDU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,011 mi
Last recorded153,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 153,011 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 153,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 144,299 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 143,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 143,247 miles

eml on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 140,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 137,897 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight cut on tread

Fail 31 Oct 2015 137,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre has slight cut on tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 132,235 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 132,235 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 131,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 125,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 116,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,290 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 106,290 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,290 miles

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,604 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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AD05 MDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD05 MDU, 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 AD05 MDU registered?

AD05 MDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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