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AJ05 YMW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,614 mi
Last recorded142,614 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 142,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 138,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 134,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,898 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 121,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 121,804 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,574 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,379 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 5 Jan 2016 87,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,737 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,737 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,329 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,063 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,277 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 58,277 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,793 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 YMW 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 81%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

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

Is AJ05 YMW safe to buy?

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