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AJ05 AZR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,956 mi
Last recorded61,956 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 61,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 56,356 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 51,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 43,719 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 43,719 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,233 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 41,473 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 40,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 35,457 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 33,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,047 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,867 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,818 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,480 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 AZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AJ05 AZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ05 AZR?

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What year was AJ05 AZR registered?

AJ05 AZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AJ05 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 AZR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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