MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake weak
rear axle components & brake pipe both side slight corroded
slight play in steering joints
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged driving on flat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front and rear brake pads approx. 75/80% worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front and rear brake pads approx 75/80% worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear no. plate starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 DWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AK05 DWE, 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 AK05 DWE registered?
AK05 DWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.
Is AK05 DWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK05 DWE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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