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AJ55 PMY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,059 mi
Last recorded93,059 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,059 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 22 Mar 2023 87,478 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 87,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,899 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working THRID STOP LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 17,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,561 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,682 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most facing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing slightly on shoulders

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2016 35,682 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most facing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing slightly on shoulders

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,208 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

can't see front brake pads

front brake discs corroded and scored.

front tyres perrishing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,804 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Dec 2013 19,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 15,721 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 14,655 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,535 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 13,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 10,756 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 PMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PMY, 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 PMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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