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AF55 RZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 75,298 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 75,213 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front, rear arms - ball joint facing up (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear box hanger broken

Pass 11 May 2015 64,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,566 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 54,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,617 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,104 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,101 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,098 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 RZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

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

Is AF55 RZX safe to buy?

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