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AF55 RYN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,960 mi
Last recorded169,960 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 169,960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 169,960 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 162,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 156,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 148,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 89,341 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,043 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYN, 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

How do I check the history of AF55 RYN?

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What year was AF55 RYN registered?

AF55 RYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AF55 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 RYN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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