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AO05 ETX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,959 mi
Last recorded137,959 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,056 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,053 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,880 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,927 miles

front and rear pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,901 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)

rear tyres wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,994 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,523 miles

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 ETX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

AO05 ETX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is AO05 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 ETX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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