MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust clamp corroed
under tray fitted
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
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Oil Leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil Leak
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
engine lamp on
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres inner side walls,have deep cracks cords not yet exposed
n/s mirror cover loose
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AK05 DWP registered?
AK05 DWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is AK05 DWP safe to buy?
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