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AG55 WAL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 121,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 103,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 103,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 95,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,744 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 78,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front track arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear track arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At hose unions (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,470 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure friction material has come away from the metal (3.5.1g)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 31 May 2016 71,464 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,271 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,826 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,944 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2012 55,944 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs warn and pads appear low

many plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,439 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,721 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

slight damage to the offside rear tyre on the outer sidewall

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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AG55 WAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AG55 WAL, 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 AG55 WAL registered?

AG55 WAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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