MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting rust (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts need adjusting soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
plastic covers under vehicle
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake (1.1.15 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
plastic covers under vehicle
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
plastic covers under vehicle
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
under trays fitted obscuring some under side component
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AK55 RUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 RUR, 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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How do I check the history of AK55 RUR?
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What year was AK55 RUR registered?
AK55 RUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.
Is AK55 RUR safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK55 RUR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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