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AE54 WRJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,544 mi
Last recorded65,544 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,544 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,536 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 45,536 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE54 WRJ, 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

How do I check the history of AE54 WRJ?

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What year was AE54 WRJ registered?

AE54 WRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 WRJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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