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AJ55 OSD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,371 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,404 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 79,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 79,901 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,486 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 65,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,455 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,035 miles

anti slip rubber missing from parking brake pedal

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 OSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

AJ55 OSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is AJ55 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 OSD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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