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AE55 XXS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,781 mi
Last recorded156,781 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2022 156,781 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror insecure both sides (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,464 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 129,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount slight play under load

Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 118,604 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

offside front brake nearing bind limit

offside front tyre low outer edge

slight pitting front discs

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 118,602 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

offside front brake nearing bind limit

offside front tyre low outer edge

slight pitting front discs

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,844 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2016 114,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 104,068 miles

both rear brakes nearing bind limit

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 7 Jun 2014 103,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brakes nearing bind limit

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 20 May 2013 93,699 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

binding rear brakes

nearside handbrake grabbing

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear cracking and on legal limit

Fail 20 May 2013 93,699 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

binding rear brakes

nearside handbrake grabbing

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear cracking and on legal limit

Pass 21 May 2012 81,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,971 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 XXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AE55 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

AE55 XXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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