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AJ05 BBE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 151,383 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 151,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 133,360 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 133,360 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,969 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,302 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 BBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBE, 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 BBE registered?

AJ05 BBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AJ05 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 BBE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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