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AE54 UFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,117 mi
Last recorded130,117 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,117 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 122,969 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 122,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 116,833 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 110,754 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 105,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 90,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under vehicle fully covered front to rear.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 80,119 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under vehicle fully covered front to rear.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,931 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,281 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 45,976 miles

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

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

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)

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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AE54 UFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE54 UFK, 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 AE54 UFK registered?

AE54 UFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is AE54 UFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 UFK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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