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AJ55 OTM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

233,971 mi
Last recorded233,971 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 233,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 229,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 221,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads over hanging on brake disc

Offside Rear rear brake caliper not of the correct type fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 212,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 203,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 203,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 193,962 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 193,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 186,209 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 174,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 159,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,284 miles

Front brake discs wearing, slight lip.

Front brake pads wearing.

Unable to obtain emissions reading despite repeated attempts, nothing visible at rear.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,025 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 113,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,357 miles

screw in off side rear tyre

slight deteriation in near side and off side front torque strut bushes

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 OTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OTM, 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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AJ55 OTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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