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AK55 RUC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays on , engine cover on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,825 miles

Engine cover & Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 92,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover & Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,723 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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AK55 RUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK55 RUC, 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 AK55 RUC registered?

AK55 RUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 RUC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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