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AF05 SBX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,928 mi
Last recorded159,928 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 159,928 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 159,927 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 159,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

all brake discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 159,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lamps always on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

all brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 158,988 miles

All rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Too dark ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust and corrosion underneath vehicle plus front and New Year suspension components

Fail 6 Nov 2019 158,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

All rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Too dark ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust and corrosion underneath vehicle plus front and New Year suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2018 156,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 153,663 miles

Coolant leak engine area ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak under body engine area ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 153,663 miles

Coolant leak engine area ()

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak under body engine area ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 150,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 150,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 147,319 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 144,512 miles

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 136,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 136,494 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 127,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 118,953 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 118,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 115,312 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 111,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 104,098 miles

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

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 SBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SBX, 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 AF05 SBX registered?

AF05 SBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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