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AM55 ZEB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,835 mi
Last recorded167,835 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 ZEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 167,835 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 158,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 145,955 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 145,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 144,012 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 140,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 131,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 124,428 miles

nearside rear suspension noisy , shock absorber or suspension top mounting

Fail 11 Dec 2017 124,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear suspension noisy , shock absorber or suspension top mounting

Pass 14 Dec 2016 120,232 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,311 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,211 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 102,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 92,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 79,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AM55 ZEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AM55 ZEB, 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 AM55 ZEB registered?

AM55 ZEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is AM55 ZEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM55 ZEB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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