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AJ05 YML

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,093 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 115,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,246 miles

Nearside Inner sill slight damage

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill slight damage

Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog light missing

Fail 13 Aug 2019 100,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,815 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,597 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,540 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,540 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre low on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,953 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 61,875 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,572 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,921 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 29,921 miles

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

front number plate loose

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 18,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YML 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 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 YML, 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 YML registered?

AJ05 YML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ05 YML shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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