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Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened or so mounting area and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened or so mounting area and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror lose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded one going to brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
all rear suspension components corroded
both rear coil spring very corroded
offside front damper has part of the plastic spring housing missing
offside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 2mm
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded one going to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded one going to brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
all rear suspension components corroded
both rear coil spring very corroded
offside front damper has part of the plastic spring housing missing
offside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
inside edge of both front brake discs pitted & worn
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AJ55 UXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 UXB, 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 UXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.
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