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AE54 XMV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,126 mi
Last recorded96,126 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 96,126 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 96,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,432 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 92,432 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,047 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 78,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 60,583 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 60,558 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,644 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,206 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 39,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,020 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine undertray cover fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted front to rear

Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine undertray cover fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,629 miles

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

Off side front tyre has cut in inner side wall but not reaching cording.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,729 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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AE54 XMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XMV, 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 AE54 XMV registered?

AE54 XMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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