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AJ55 OTD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,651 mi
Last recorded115,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,651 miles

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,777 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 110,777 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,277 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,393 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,973 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 92,973 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,437 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,995 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,867 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,982 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blade worn

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 OTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

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

Is AJ55 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 OTD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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