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AJ55 OSF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,398 mi
Last recorded153,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 153,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 148,804 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 148,804 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 140,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 125,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,876 miles

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

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 15 Jun 2017 122,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 114,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,910 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,072 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

2/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 9 Jan 2014 89,470 miles

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

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,739 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 76,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,786 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 59,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,295 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

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 OSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ55 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

AJ55 OSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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