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AF05 FJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,165 mi
Last recorded147,165 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 147,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just meets requirment

Pass 18 Oct 2017 139,334 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 139,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front exhaust clamp broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,140 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,446 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,844 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

front tyre treads wearing low

Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,844 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,727 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,428 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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AF05 FJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF05 FJX, 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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AF05 FJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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