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AE55 XYL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,771 mi
Last recorded104,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 104,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 104,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 104,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 102,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 100,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 96,303 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 96,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 93,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 88,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 83,107 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 83,017 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 77,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,881 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,894 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,686 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,335 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,240 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,240 miles

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

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

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 XYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYL, 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

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What year was AE55 XYL registered?

AE55 XYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AE55 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XYL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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