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AJ55 OSA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,584 mi
Last recorded163,584 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 163,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To rear all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 152,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,062 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 137,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 132,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 132,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 127,123 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 127,057 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 117,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 55,439 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,759 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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AJ55 OSA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 OSA, 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 AJ55 OSA registered?

AJ55 OSA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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