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AK05 DWP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,248 mi
Last recorded121,248 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 121,248 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust clamp corroed

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 121,248 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust clamp corroed

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 113,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,148 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,730 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 104,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,425 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,781 miles

Front suspension lower rear arms bushes slightly deteriorated

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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 75,781 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front suspension lower rear arms bushes slightly deteriorated

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,560 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine lamp on

o/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine lamp on

o/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,856 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,267 miles

both rear tyres inner side walls,have deep cracks cords not yet exposed

n/s mirror cover loose

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,981 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 DWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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