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AK05 VHO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,942 mi
Last recorded193,942 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 193,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 193,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 179,454 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 167,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 167,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 159,206 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 143,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 143,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 133,324 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 120,487 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 112,682 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,330 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 VHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

AK05 VHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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