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AK05 VHV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,482 mi
Last recorded65,482 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,482 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 65,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,654 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 62,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,478 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON LOWER REAR ARM

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,117 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTTOM JOINT ON CENTRE ARM

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,013 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,460 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND CUTS ON INNER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,196 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,383 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,600 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,373 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2M

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,236 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 VHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

AK05 VHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VHV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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