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AJ55 UWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,190 mi
Last recorded92,190 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine under-tray covered in oil

Fail 20 Jul 2019 92,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine under-tray covered in oil

Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,739 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off screen ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,135 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stonechip in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear springs corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,656 miles

rear tyres and n/s/f tyres close to limit.stone chip in screen....

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2011 24,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Dec 2009 22,992 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,394 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 UWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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