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AFF 865

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,271 mi
Last recorded117,271 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFF 865
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,380 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 79,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,968 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,337 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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AFF 865 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AFF 865, 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 AFF 865 registered?

AFF 865 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is AFF 865 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFF 865 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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