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AO05 BXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,205 mi
Last recorded106,205 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,205 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front wing damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2011 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front wing damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 74,819 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 74,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,779 miles

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

sill, and under body covers fitted

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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AO05 BXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 BXH, 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 BXH registered?

AO05 BXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AO05 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 BXH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO05 BXH have outstanding finance?

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