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AJ55 VGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,086 mi
Last recorded141,086 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 141,086 miles

Noise from nearside front suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Getting very rusty in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 13 May 2025 141,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Noise from nearside front suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Getting very rusty in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 9 May 2024 130,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and getting very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 9 May 2024 130,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and getting very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 3 May 2023 123,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 3 May 2023 123,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 4 May 2022 117,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on edges and getting close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame/suspension parts/underbody getting rusty in places

Fail 4 May 2022 117,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on edges and getting close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame/suspension parts/underbody getting rusty in places

Pass 6 May 2021 108,321 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2020 101,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2020 101,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,705 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,702 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 74,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly with offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 74,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly with offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 61,677 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 61,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2015 46,538 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,431 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,345 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,415 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 37,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,591 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 VGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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