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AJ55 UXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

292,903 mi
Last recorded292,903 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 292,903 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 289,275 miles

Headlights Misty

Low effort from the offside rear parking brake

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 284,634 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 277,666 miles

Both front shocks misty

Rear brake pipes corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 269,172 miles

Rear brake flexible pipes twisted

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 259,401 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 251,393 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 241,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 232,353 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2017 221,649 miles

Recommend full brake bleed as brakes spongy

Fail 29 Sep 2017 221,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken Needs new spring (2.4.C.1a)

Recommend full brake bleed as brakes spongy

Pass 17 Sep 2016 212,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 203,299 miles

Front Engine covers fitted

Rear Both indicators slightly discoloured

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 194,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 194,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 188,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 182,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 169,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 158,414 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 147,432 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 30 Sep 2008 122,115 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 UXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

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

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