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AJ55 UWV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,264 mi
Last recorded82,264 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 82,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both , front tyres wearing very edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tailbox deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2025 72,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 59,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,514 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 42,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,564 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,900 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 41,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,109 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perishing and spliting

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,827 miles

both front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

centre stop lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,707 miles

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,098 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,470 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,281 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,264 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all four brake disc,s pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,605 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 37,605 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,260 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,157 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 UWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

AJ55 UWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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