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AN05 LAS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,732 mi
Last recorded120,732 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN05 LAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,732 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 120,732 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2017 120,693 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner nearside rear tyre has repairs to side wall inner

Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,822 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 113,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 108,098 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 102,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 94,923 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 82,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,132 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,610 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,261 miles

n/s/r tyre wall has small cut on inner edge

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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AN05 LAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AN05 LAS, 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 AN05 LAS registered?

AN05 LAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is AN05 LAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN05 LAS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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