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AL55 AJD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,797 mi
Last recorded87,797 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 AJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 87,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,926 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 83,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease from top bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake fluctuating slightly on both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken towards rear but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Rear number plate holder loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 60,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,195 miles

Centre rear exhaust mount snapped/rusted away but system is still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Centre rear exhaust mount snapped/rusted away but system is still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,060 miles

rear exhaust mounting hanger rusted .

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode .

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,264 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 36,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,772 miles

nearside front Tyre worn edges

offside front Tyre worn edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 26,772 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

nearside front Tyre worn edges

offside front Tyre worn edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,656 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 19,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,497 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,268 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 10,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 10,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,706 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,354 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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AL55 AJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AL55 AJD, 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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AL55 AJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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