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AF05 MVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,306 mi
Last recorded142,306 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 142,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to sills

exhaust mount is broken

under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 142,304 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to sills

exhaust mount is broken

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 138,882 miles

Engine MIL Illuminated

Glow Plug MIL Illuminated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn and perished on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn and perished on inside edge

Slight play at Nearside Front wheel bearing

Slight play at Offside Front wheel bearing

Fail 2 May 2018 138,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine MIL Illuminated

Glow Plug MIL Illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn and perished on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn and perished on inside edge

Slight play at Nearside Front wheel bearing

Slight play at Offside Front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 131,132 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 131,116 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 125,623 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 125,623 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 May 2014 121,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 121,163 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 113,418 miles

engine man light on

Fail 14 May 2013 113,418 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

engine man light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,436 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly and tread depth getting low on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres, worn close to limit

Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,435 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing unevenly and tread depth getting low on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside engine mounting, rubber bush been contaminated by fuel leak and is deterioated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres, worn close to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,559 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,352 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 MVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF05 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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