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AN51 ZAN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,021 mi
Last recorded45,021 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN51 ZAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,021 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,282 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,157 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs inside braking surface slightly pitted and discs have a lip on them

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,556 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 39,546 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,548 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,269 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,886 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AN51 ZAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AN51 ZAN, 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 AN51 ZAN registered?

AN51 ZAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is AN51 ZAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN51 ZAN shows 9 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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