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AF55 DHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,792 mi
Last recorded113,792 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,792 miles

N/S headlight beam pattern poor.

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,792 miles

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

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

N/S headlight beam pattern poor.

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,863 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 95,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,158 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,178 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,113 miles

O/S/F tyre sidewall cracked on inner edge.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 36,111 miles

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall cracked on inner edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,607 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,340 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

surface cracks on inner walls of o/s and n/s front tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,573 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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AF55 DHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF55 DHZ, 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 AF55 DHZ registered?

AF55 DHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 DHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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