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AE54 ZMV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,096 mi
Last recorded93,096 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear 1 bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat has slight movement, still secure at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,577 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears

Pass 28 May 2019 64,880 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 61,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 58,399 miles

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 25 May 2016 53,449 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 53,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3.2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3.2 slight deteration outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2.3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,692 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 43,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,511 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 May 2011 35,289 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 35,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,966 miles

imbalance of parking brake advise adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,838 miles

nsf tyre has a nail in it

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 ZMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

AE54 ZMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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