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AO05 BXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,960 mi
Last recorded99,960 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,960 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 x 17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 x 17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,395 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,673 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 85,673 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,098 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,839 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,070 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AO05 BXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO05 BXG, 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 AO05 BXG registered?

AO05 BXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AO05 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 BXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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