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AF55 UKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,128 mi
Last recorded132,128 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,128 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 123,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 121,628 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,643 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 87,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,931 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 51,350 miles

diesel trigger point not met

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 43,044 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,967 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 UKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

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

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