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AE55 GXD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,641 mi
Last recorded117,641 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,641 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,766 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,762 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,148 miles

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

exhaust corroding on centre box one hanger broken but supported

Fail 18 Nov 2014 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust corroding on centre box one hanger broken but supported

Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,813 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,317 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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AE55 GXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE55 GXD, 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 AE55 GXD registered?

AE55 GXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is AE55 GXD safe to buy?

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