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AJ55 UWT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,088 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,223 miles

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

both front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2019 94,196 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2018 89,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,815 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,752 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 70,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,957 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,536 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,660 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread getting low

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2009 39,660 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread getting low

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,876 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,871 miles

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

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

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 UWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

AJ55 UWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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