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AJ05 AYW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,732 mi
Last recorded171,732 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 171,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 165,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 163,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 160,224 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 160,220 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 155,636 miles

Nearside Front Screen has crack but not affecting vision

Oil leak rear of engine

Undertrays fitted fitted full check not carried out

Fail 10 Jun 2020 155,142 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket not attached to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Screen has crack but not affecting vision

Oil leak rear of engine

Undertrays fitted fitted full check not carried out

Pass 18 Apr 2019 129,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 129,718 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,014 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 101,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 92,334 miles

Advise o/s/f fog lamp glass brocken

Fail 27 May 2014 92,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise o/s/f fog lamp glass brocken

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,418 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 82,418 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,393 miles

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

advise o/s/f fog lamp glass brocken

Fail 15 Jun 2010 48,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s/f fog lamp glass brocken

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,202 miles

advise o/s front fog lamp glass brocken

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,536 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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AJ05 AYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ05 AYW, 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 AJ05 AYW registered?

AJ05 AYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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