MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
275,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake hoses perrished and cracked
both front suspension lower arm rear ball joints have lift
both rear road springs very corroded
brake pedal rubber worn through on edge
nearside rear anti roll bar link has play
off side rear outer door handle faulty but opens door
unable to check nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake hoses perrished and cracked
both front suspension lower arm rear ball joints have lift
both rear road springs very corroded
brake pedal rubber worn through on edge
front brake pads low and discs very worn
nearside rear anti roll bar link has play
off side rear outer door handle faulty but opens door
unable to check nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 SDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AF55 SDU, 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 SDU registered?
AF55 SDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.
Is AF55 SDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF55 SDU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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