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AK05 DVL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,332 mi
Last recorded159,332 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 159,332 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,813 miles

Front both tyres are void of tread on outside

Pass 3 Feb 2021 140,079 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 140,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,758 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyre treads are low

Fail 29 Jan 2020 130,757 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyre treads are low

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,182 miles

Front tyres both are void of tread on outside

Fail 25 Feb 2019 120,180 miles

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

Front tyres both are void of tread on outside

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,373 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,969 miles

e m light is on

Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,815 miles

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

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

e m light is on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,443 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,681 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,057 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 49,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,121 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,346 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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AK05 DVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AK05 DVL, 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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AK05 DVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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